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To us Americans much has been given of us much is required. With all our faults and mistakes, it is our strength in supp

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"To us Americans much has been given; of us much is required. With all our faults and mistakes, it is our strength in support of the freedom our forefathers loved which has saved mankind from subjection to totalitarian power"

- Norman Thomas

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This quote is written / told by Norman Thomas between November 20, 1884 and December 19, 1968. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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