Bruce Springsteen in Philadelphia, amazing words.
He begins:
I've spent 35 years writing about America, its people, and the meaning
of the American Promise. The Promise that was handed down to us, right
here in this city from our founding fathers, with one instruction: Do
your best to make these things real: opportunity, equality, social and
economic justice, a fair shake for all of our citizens, the American
idea, as a positive influence, around the world for a more just and
peaceful existence. These are the things that give our lives hope,
shape, and meaning. They are the ties that bind us together and give us
faith in our contract with one another.
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