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America is not just a power, it is a promise. It is not enough for our country to be extraordinary in might it must be e
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"America is not just a power, it is a promise. It is not enough for our country to be extraordinary in might; it must be exemplary in meaning"

- Nelson Rockefeller

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Nelson Rockefeller's quote speaks with the concept that America is not simply an effective country, however a nation that means something higher. It is not enough for America to be strong and prominent on the planet, however it must also be a beacon of hope and justice. America needs to be a location where people can come to pursue their dreams and discover a much better life. It needs to be a place where individuals can come together to work towards a typical goal and strive for a much better future. America should be a location where people can find flexibility and chance, and where everybody is treated with regard and self-respect. America should be a place where individuals can come together to produce a better world for all. America is not simply a powerful country, however a nation that represents something higher.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Nelson Rockefeller between July 8, 1908 and January 26, 1979. He/she was a famous Vice President from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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