"Here at home, when Americans were standing in long lines to give blood after the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we squandered an obvious opportunity to make service a noble cause again, and rekindle an American spirit of community"
- Joe Biden
About this Quote
In this quote, Joe Biden assesses a missed opportunity for Americans to come together and serve their country after the awful occasions of the 9/11 attacks. He highlights the altruism and unity shown by Americans who stood in long lines to contribute blood, however likewise acknowledges that as a country, we failed to profit from this moment to reignite a sense of service and neighborhood. By not doing something about it, we missed the opportunity to make service an honorable cause as soon as again and restore the American spirit of togetherness. This quote works as a tip of the significance of coming together and serving our communities in times of crisis.
This quote is written / told by Joe Biden somewhere between November 20, 1942 and today. He was a famous Vice President from USA.
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