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Since this mighty nation’s founding, there have been many challenges to its freedom. Wars, both direct and indirect, have been waged against us, but every time, we have risen above the obstacles enemies have placed to thwart our path, and every time, we have became stronger as a result. This war is a special one. Never before have a group of citizens been asked to complete such a monumental task with stakes so high and rewards so low. If you fail here today, many innocent civilians will die. If you succeed, you will earn no medals and no recognition; the only thing that pushes you on at this point is the love of your country and the love for obnoxious amounts of cash.
Your duty has nothing to do with your background. It has nothing to do with who you are in the public eye. We have gathered the best and the brightest here today, and it is up to each and every one of you to fulfill your god-given duty to save America. Identify the traitors amongst yourselves and deliver unto them the ultimate punishment. Do not allow your kin to be distracted with your behavior; make it clear that you are a true American, and do not ignore signs of patriotism when you see it. This will be crucial to an American victory.
During your mission, you will feel weak. You will feel powerless, as if there is no way that you can possibly find them amongst yourselves, for you barely know those who fight beside you. But remember those you’ve left behind as well, the people you are protecting. Remember the firefighter who ran fearlessly into a burning building and carried body after body out. Remember the smiling child on his mother’s lap, whose curious eyes hold the future of a nation that will not survive if you fail. Remember the young adult, who has just discovered what he is going to contribute to society and pursues it with youthful vigor. Remember the soldier, who suppressed his fear of death to give back to his country. Remember them all and show them the American Dream is not dead.
The spirit that built this country up from dust is alive, and it will aid you as you crush the enemies that threaten our way of life. Years from now, they will write books on the rise of America, and it will come back to this moment. Your sacrifices will not be forgotten. Your names will be in the history books, children will reenact these next moments on the playgrounds, and your descendents will pray to you for guidance in the future. When you are finished, America will thank you. But for now, I can only give you the gratitude of one mere man.
Thank you.