However, as we speak, some people are preparing to split us, those who advocate politics and passive advertisement sellers. Tonight, I want to tell them that there is no free America or conservative America, only the United States of America. There are no black Americans, white Americans, Hispanics and Asian Americans; This is America. Experts like to divide our country into red States and blue States; The red state of the Republican Party and the blue state of the Democratic Party. But I also have news for them. In the blue state, we worship an awesome God, and we don't like federal agents snooping around the library in the red state. We teach minor leagues in the blue state and have gay friends in the red state. There are patriots who oppose the Iraq war and patriots who support it. We are a nation, all of us pledge allegiance to the Stars and Stripes, and all of us defend the United States of America.
Ultimately, this is what this election is all about. Are we engaged in the politics of cynicism or the politics of hope? John Kerry appealed to us to be hopeful. John edwards appeals to us to be full of hope. I'm not talking about blind optimism here-this almost willful ignorance thinks that if we don't talk about unemployment, it will disappear, or if we ignore it, the health care crisis will solve itself. No, I said something more substantial. This is the hope of slaves who sit by the bonfire and sing free songs; The hope of immigrants who set off for distant shores; The hope of a young naval lieutenant who bravely patrolled the Mekong Delta; The hope of the miller's son who dares to challenge difficulties; The hope of a skinny boy with an interesting name, he believes that America also has his place. Fearless hope!
In the end, this is the best gift from God and the cornerstone of this country. Belief in the unseen; I believe the future will be better. I believe that we can reduce the burden on the middle class and provide a road to opportunities for working families. I believe that we can provide jobs for the unemployed, shelter for the homeless and free young people in American cities from violence and despair. I believe that when we stand at the crossroads of history, we can make the right choice and meet the challenges we face. America!
Tonight, if you feel the same energy, the same sense of urgency, the same passion, the same hope-if we do what we have to do, then I have no doubt that people all over the country, from Florida to Oregon, from Washington to Maine, will rise up in 1 1 month, John Kerry will be sworn in as president and john edwards will be sworn in as vice president. Thank you and God bless you.