Heres the thing, I would say. Most people, wherever theyre from, whatever they look like, are looking for the same thing. Theyre not trying to get filthy rich. They dont expect someone else to do what they can do for themselves. But they do expect that if theyre willing to work, they should be able to find a job that supports a family. They expect that they shouldnt go bankrupt just because they get sick. They expect that their kids should be able to get a good education, one that prepares them for this new economy, and they should be able to afford college if theyve put in the effort. They want to be safe, from criminals or terrorists. And they figure that after a lifetime of work, they should be able to retire with dignity and respect.

A Promised Land by Barack Obama