Progress comes when we open our hearts, when we extend our hands, when we recognize our common humanity.

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But I sincerely believe that if we are going to live up to the extraordinary vision of King, then we must open our hearts more to each other, as sisters and brothers, as part of the human family.

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Above all, the past few days have been a shining example of how Americans open our homes and our hearts to those in need and pull together in tough times to help our fellow citizens prepare for and respond to, as well as recover from, extraordinary challenges, whether natural disasters or economic difficulties.

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If we want to see the world ethically, we ought to be patient and peaceful, keep our eyes and hearts open and pay attention, so to respect and celebrate our infinite variety.

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