The Democrat candidate to occupy the White House, Barack Obama, today defended the need to "inspire" young Americans to commit themselves to serving their country, both military and civilian.
"The U.S. is the best country in the world, but this has not come alone and is not a simple gift. It also implies a responsibility," Obama defended today at a forum organized by Columbia University who also participated in her Republican opponent, John McCain.
On the day that marks the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11 (S11) in the U.S., Obama appealed to the "spirit of partnership, patriotism, volunteerism and desire to service that invaded the entire nation."
He called for efforts from the government to "recreate that spirit" and ensure that endures beyond the hard times, such as those experienced this country seven years ago, and thus pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the attacks.
"I think the country is hungry for that," Obama defended and held that the U.S. president, George W. Bush has failed in that aspect.
If he were president, he explained, would try to convey to the public that since the S11, there are "new and great challenges" and that they must renew efforts to ensure the security of the country in all aspects.
In this regard, called for involving citizens at all levels, from trying to reduce dependence on fossil fuels "by 20 or 30 percent in one or two decades" to have a large network of volunteerism and military service and social, where the government actively collaborate with citizens.
"What makes America work is that we believe in individual responsibility, but also in each other, in the community, we are committed to something more than ourselves," said Obama and pledged to reinforce that thought if finally arrives to the White House in the elections on November 4.
"We must be committed to something more than ourselves and our interests," he said, adding that it is necessary to provide an opportunity for students, including those who have no resources to do so, to choose options for the future not only pass "go to work on Wall Street."
"I think this is a special moment (in U.S. history) that people know that we are not going on the right track, that the economy is not going well. They expect leadership from Washington but also want to be part of that change" , Said the African American candidate.
Obama was interviewed by the director of Time magazine, Richard Stengel, and the journalist with the public television channel PBS Judy Woodeff nothing else finish the conversation that those same informants had previously with the Republican candidate John McCain.
