“Lord — Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins, and help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will.”

—  Barack Obama

Note slipped into the Western Wall in Jerusalem (24 July 2008) http://www.mercurynews.com/nationworld/ci_9994539 <br class="br">2008

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