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This page was originally published in the pages called "A Conversation With
America", December 2002. |
| Some say that history repeats itself and that humanity is destined to the
same struggles, battles and outcomes that have marked our existence and shaped the world
since the beginning of time. |
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That history repeats itself is nothing less than an opportunity to reflect on failures
and successes, learn what there is to learn and begin a process of healing a whole wide
world of history and evidence that provides justification for all of the hatred, greed,
resentment and fear that has the people of the world on the edge of its seats.
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We, the United States, the greatest nation on this planet, have the honor
and privilege to lead our nation - and set an example for the world. Let it be known
that we must lead with all of the grace, power and ingenuity that fully expresses our
faith in Democracy and the infinite creativity and compassion of the community of people
that we are; united as a nation, secure in our defenses, that we may stand for global
peace and abundance for all, embracing possibility and daring to try. |
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The time has come. The choice is before us.
The possibility is ours to embrace.
The trials of our times and the cynicism that accompanies them
would have many say that these are the words of a dreamer – an idealist – that
it can’t be done.
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But there is a difference between a dream and a vision: it’s the commitment and
vigilance and integrity behind the words that will result in the fulfillment of the
intent.
That, and a true belief that the
key to accomplishing any goal, overcoming any obstacle, and creating any future is not a
question of whether we can.
The only question is whether we
will.
But, the only answer worthy of the honor and
pride of this nation is that we shall.
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