I met with leaders from all sides, and I talked of forgiveness and peace and the need to find a safe future for the children. I think that some listen and others do not, but we must keep them talking to each other and this is sometimes very hard. Here in New Jersey, in our own cities and towns, we too must continue to proclaim that same message to all who will listen. Who is Father. We will preserve a future of opportunity and good neighborliness, of working together for a better community, only if we learn to appreciate the good in every person we meet, of every race and ethnic background, of every religion or of none.
Nothing comes of hatred by more hatred.
From mutual understanding comes peace. As I see the fullness of that lesson all around me, I am thinking of you and praying that all of us will learn it well.