like to think of redemption of the united states of america, because we are a blessed nation, that god expects a lot more of than i think almost any other nation. and i think the presence of us african-americans and the immigrants that come here struggling, we see colin powell's death today, and we see him as the son of immigrants from jamaica, rising to the top of the middle military and being secretary of state, that's the strength and blessing of america. that's where america gets its soul force. >> andrew young, former ambassador to the united