many respects, we are shaped and limited by the past. The past shapes our culture, our expectations, and our society. Many values of the past, particularly in America (the greatest country on earth), are ageless principles to carry forward and build on. Other parts of the past should serve as learning lessons that cannot limit us, both by blinding us from how great America is and how much better that it can become.
Revitalizing American values in a diverse and rapidly changing America will allow present circumstances to reach a new plateau. Charting such a path requires bold action that cuts through the political tribalism that currently dominates American politics. Bold and unified leadership will unleash the full potential of the America people.