In this century, the fruits of our prosperity and scientific discoveries must not pass by anyone's door. Finally, no matter whom you vote for, we will surrender up our opportunity for greatness unless the decisions our future leaders make are guided not just by polls and politics - but by character and judgment. I still believe that integrity, truthfulness, and believability are crucial for modern leaders. On the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, there are 58,000 names. Most belong to young men.
Leaders decide when our nation goes to war.
But those who fight wars do not sit in the Oval Office or in Congress. They come from small places like Chestertown. And large places like Baltimore and New York. They come from all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. And today, they will be both men and women.