Colin Powell: “We need a frank conversation about what we stand for as that 'shining city on a hill.'”

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Now, to his credit, Colin Powell repented for the monstrous deception of the Iraq war.

The correct answer is he is not a Muslim. He’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian. But the really right answer is what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is no, that’s not America.

I think he is a transformational figure. He is a new generation, coming into the world, onto the world stage, on the American stage. And for that reason, I`ll be voting for Senator Barack Obama.