Tonightweproved once more that thetruestrengthofour nation comesnotfromthe might ofourarms or the scale of our wealth, but fromthe enduring power ofour ideals.
And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright: Tonight, we proved once more that the true strength ofour nation comesnotfromthemightofourarmsorthescaleofourwealth, but fromthe enduring power ofour ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.