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Our citizens and those who have gone before us charted the broad outlines of where we need to go, and they would envy ou
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"Our citizens and those who have gone before us charted the broad outlines of where we need to go, and they would envy our opportunity to translate those dreams into action. And I believe they will judge us very harshly should we fail to act"

- Dave Freudenthal

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This quote by Dave Freudenthal speaks with the obligation of residents to do something about it in order to satisfy the dreams of those who have preceded us. He is suggesting that our predecessors have actually laid out a course for us to follow, and it depends on us to take the necessary actions to make those dreams a truth. He implies that if we fail to act, our predecessors will judge us harshly. This quote acts as a reminder that we have a duty to honor the legacy of those who have come prior to us and to act to ensure that their dreams are understood. It is a call to action for residents to take responsibility for their part in creating a much better future.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dave Freudenthal somewhere between October 12, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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