I am an American by choice. The social experiment of this Republic began over 200 years ago. Over the course of time many things have happened both good and bad but the Republic has endured and been made stronger. We are a beacon of hope for the world and over one million people each year come to our shores to become Americans and share in the dream of "America". You never hear about "The Russian Dream" or "The Chinese Dream". You do hear from all around the globe about "The American Dream".
Do we have problems? Do we have clashes over how to best provide for our citizens? Do we have flawed people? The answers are yes, of course. However, we always find a way to identify the problems, root out the flaws, and ultimately make our Republic stronger. I have faith that in these troubled times we will persevere and grow. The overwhelming majority of Americans want the same things and it's up to all of us to find a way to make that happen. We need to come together.
This is what I believe as a human. I believe in equality for all people. I believe in freedom, justice, and democracy. I believe in America.
