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We must unite
These words are a direct quote from the President's address to the nation last week.
And so at this moment, as we wind down the war in Iraq, we must tackle those challenges at home with as much energy, and grit, and sense of common purpose as our men and women in uniform who have served abroad. They have met every test that they faced. Now, it is our turn. Now, it is our responsibility to honor them by coming together, all of us, and working to secure the dream that so many generations have fought for -- the dream that a better life awaits anyone who is willing to work for it and reach for it.
A few months back a cousin of mine lamented the lack of unity in America. She yearned for the weeks and months after 9/11 when all Americans were united against those who attacked us. Listening to the President's speech last week I was reminded that the invasion of Iraq was when the unity in America died.
A year after the invasion Obama gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that resonated across the country. He envisioned a united America, not a collection of red states and blue states. During the presidential campaign, Obama reiterated his hope for a unified America again and again. Since his election he has repeatedly ended his speeches with a prayer for God to bless the UNITED States of America. And during his speech from the Oval Office last week he spoke the aforementioned words in another attempt to bring us together as a people.
All Americans, regardless of political party, are united in their support for our troops. The President's words encourage us all to truly honor those who have served and still serve us in Iraq and Afghanistan. For if we are not united in America, we dishonor those that gave their lives for this great nation.
Kathy Robbins
Willcox
And so at this moment, as we wind down the war in Iraq, we must tackle those challenges at home with as much energy, and grit, and sense of common purpose as our men and women in uniform who have served abroad. They have met every test that they faced. Now, it is our turn. Now, it is our responsibility to honor them by coming together, all of us, and working to secure the dream that so many generations have fought for -- the dream that a better life awaits anyone who is willing to work for it and reach for it.
A few months back a cousin of mine lamented the lack of unity in America. She yearned for the weeks and months after 9/11 when all Americans were united against those who attacked us. Listening to the President's speech last week I was reminded that the invasion of Iraq was when the unity in America died.
A year after the invasion Obama gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that resonated across the country. He envisioned a united America, not a collection of red states and blue states. During the presidential campaign, Obama reiterated his hope for a unified America again and again. Since his election he has repeatedly ended his speeches with a prayer for God to bless the UNITED States of America. And during his speech from the Oval Office last week he spoke the aforementioned words in another attempt to bring us together as a people.
All Americans, regardless of political party, are united in their support for our troops. The President's words encourage us all to truly honor those who have served and still serve us in Iraq and Afghanistan. For if we are not united in America, we dishonor those that gave their lives for this great nation.
Kathy Robbins
Willcox
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