so let's not kick god out of our country. we believe as lincoln did that this nation is the last best hope of earth, and we still believe that america is exceptional. and we know that what makes her exceptional is not her politicians, it's her people. and it is the founding principles that they hold dear. when i travel across the country, when i am here today, i see the patriotism and the decency and the dedication of everyday americans like you, and i know that the dream of washington and lincoln and reagan lives on in you lies our potential for greatness. in you lies the promise of that more perfect union that we are destined to become. we have a lot of work to do before we get there. and the first task is to restore balance and common sense.