We can rejoice and celebrate today because we are living in a miraculous time. Everything is changing and everything is possible.

To stand up for peace and against war and for disarmament is very courageous here in America.

Our common humanity is more important than all the things that divide us.

People have the right to come and choose their own political solutions.

We need human security: food, education, health care for our children.

Love for others and respect for their rights and their human dignity, irrespective of who or what they are, no matter what religion - or none - that they choose to follow, will bring about real change and set in motion proper relationships. With such relationships built on equality and trust, we can work together on so many of the threats to our common humanity.

I believe passionately in the power of people.