Statement from Governor Corzine on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama

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Statement from Governor Corzine on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama

Governor Jon S. Corzine today issued the following statement on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama:

"Today's inauguration begins a new and hopeful era in the American story - an era that renews our faith in the American promise, and the American dream.

"President Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States confirms our nation's commitment to its aspirations. His victory fulfills the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who 45 years ago led the historic civil rights march on Washington and called on the United States to "live out the true meaning of its creed...that all men are created equal." In November, Americans overwhelmingly embraced this simple but powerful creed.

"The message of that election will carry forward into the ages. As President Obama takes the reins of leadership, he stands as an inspiration to children yet unborn and dreams not yet conceived. At this moment in history, I think of children in Newark, Camden, Princeton and Cherry Hill. All across New Jersey and our nation, children will look to our new President and know that their opportunities are unlimited.

"With President Obama in the White House, New Jersey gains a partner in fixing our broken economy, educating our children, and protecting the most vulnerable. Together with the new President, we will put people back to work and build a foundation for prosperity, while preserving the environment and opening up opportunities to all Americans.

"That's the America we all believe in. His vision is our vision. It's a vision that calls us to responsibly share our economic bounty; to be good stewards of the Earth; to provide a decent education for all children; and to treat health care as a right, not a privilege. That's what we've been working on for the last three years in New Jersey.

"Change will not come unless we are all engaged. Each of us must recommit ourselves today to continue to do our part to form a more perfect union. Each of us must stand and say, "Yes we can.'"

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