With the leadership of PresidentObama and the cooperation I will work hard to securefrom the Congress, we willcontinue to lead as the indispensable nation, not because we seekthis role,but because the world needs us to fill it. Not as a choice, but as a charge.Not becausewe view it as a burden, but because we know it to be a privilege.
That is what is special about theUnited States of America. That is what is special aboutbeing an American. Thatexceptional quality that we share is what I will bring with me on mytravels onyour behalf. But our sense of responsibility cannot be reserved for responsestoemergencies alone. It has to be exercised in the pursuit of preventingdisaster, of strengtheningalliances, of building markets, of promotinguniversal rights, and standing up for our values.
Over the next four years, I askyou to stand with our President and our country to continueto conductourselves with the understanding that what happens over there matters righthere,and it matters that we get this right.
Thank you. (Applause.)