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And they； too； had big dreams for their daughter； a mon dream； born of two continents。 My parents shared not only an improbable love； they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation。 They would give me an African name； Barack； or 〃blessed；〃 believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success。 They imagined me going to the best schools in the land； even though they weren't rich； because in a generous America you don't have to be rich to achieve your potential。 They are both passed away now。 Yet； I know that； on this night； they look down on me with pride。
I stand here today； grateful for the diversity of my heritage； aware that my parents' dreams live on in my precious daughters。 I stand here knowing that my story is part of the larger American story； that I owe a debt to all of those who came before me； and that； in no other country on earth； is my story even possible。 Tonight； we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation； not because of the height of our skyscrapers； or the power of our military； or the size of our economy。 Our pride is based on a very simple premise； summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago； 〃We hold these truths to he self…evident； that all men are created equal。 That they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights。 That among these are life； liberty and the pursuit of happiness。〃書包 網 。 想看書來
基調演講（4）
That is the true genius of America； a faith in the simple dreams of its people； the insistence on small miracles。 That we can tuck in our children at night and know they are fed and clothed and safe from harm。 That we can say what we think； write what we think； without hearing a sudden knock on the door。 That we can have an idea and start our own
