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246 years ago today, an American experiment was born. In our Birth Certificate, the Declaration of Independence, our founding father elaborated on all of us the fundamental rights conferred by our Creator. They envisioned a country built on freedom and justice.
Over the centuries that followed, on the road to a "more complete coalition," we often failed, but more often succeeded. The resilience built into American DNA is about bringing together generations of citizens, people of all backgrounds, to realize the founder's vision.
This is the son of a single mother who raised two black sons in the South, and I will be the representative of the Civil War hometownUS SenatorIt is a country that allows it. war. It's possible anywhere else on the planet.
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But we live in the most connected, fair and scientifically advanced times of human history, which we have never done before. Separated from, forming the foundation of our country.
America is a hilltop beacon. It is the land of great opportunities that has made my story about infinite possibilities possible.
In my response to President Biden's joint speech to Parliamentin April 2021, I stated that the United States was not a racist country. I did. Some people have heard that race is no longer an issue. The idea that there is no thread of racism in the structure of this country is the same as the history of revisionism pushed by those who wanted to rewrite our story in 1619 and reconstruct it as oppressed and oppressed. It's ridiculous. What I said and what people heard couldn't be further separated.
I'm worried that I may have forgotten how to listen to each other. As a result, the truth of, which was once, has spread to everyone who hastheir own. truth. We chose the sides, dug into the heels, and created an environment instructing them to drop the bomb. Don't listen, don't try to understand. Every day is a battle. There is no grace.
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I dominate "burn everything" We refuse to agree with the spirit of our current culture and discourse. It's not my story, it's not an American story. That's why I wrote the upcoming book "America: Redemption Story". A tragic and victorious moment from
Threads My own family history and my own life are woven into a tapestry of stories from both major and minor characters in the history of our country. The resulting picture is complex and we hope that it will encourage and inspire millions of people across the country for reasons to hope for our future.
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Like many Americans, my story was one of the challenges and opportunities, and the goal was pain. We look forward to sharing more details about my family, the stories of others, and how our lives have followed the arc of redemption in our country.
The 2015 massacre of my friend Clementa Pinkney and eight other saints at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolinashowed me the fall of the human mind. rice field. But we are also unthinkable when a family of nine led forgiveness to the central stage just days after their loved one was captured by the hateful racist bullet. I witnessed doing that. That is redemption.
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Talk frankly about the challenges and victories of the Trump administration 77}, including behind-the-scenes experience on January 6th. I know what happened. I was there. Fear, uncertainty, and urgency that seized the Capitol. Charged emotions and sharp words exchanged by the Senator when we were hiding. The power of prayer and determination that transforms the scene of chaos and despair into a scene of unity and determination. That is resilience.
The journey from misery to meaning in these stories reflects the journey of America. Our story is about ordinary people who show extraordinary courage and compassion. It's not a story I hear from mainstream media. But that's true.
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Is there a way to go as a country? absolutely. But America is a solution, not a problem. America is a sign on the hill. It is the land of great opportunities that has made my story about infinite possibilities possible.
We are all created with the image of God with infinite ability to overcome the challenges set in front of us, regardless of the height of the obstacles. believe. Wherever you are on your journey, I sincerely hope that you will join me to protect our country's hopes for the future for future generations.
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