As an African American, I will never forget that I would not be here today without the steady pursuit of a more perfect union in my country.

And tomorrow, there will be nothing but another firm determination for the next day.

I smiled and said, firmly, "No. There would never be anything like that.

It' s not impossible, but you have to be determined to change.

But when there is little time pressure, and the choices are both fundamental and far-reaching, there is no reason to settle on a firm choice until the last moment.