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What happened? The Country got sick of it and said, Enough is enough. And all over the Country we saw springing up commu
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"What happened? The Country got sick of it and said, Enough is enough. And all over the Country we saw springing up community organizations determined to do something about this terrible menace of drugs"

- Barry McCaffrey

About this Quote

This quote by Barry McCaffrey is referring to the concern of drugs in the United States. It recommends that the nation had actually become fed up with the issue and was determined to take action. This is evidenced by the emergence of neighborhood organizations throughout the nation that were devoted to tackling the issue. This quote highlights the value of cumulative action in resolving a problem that affects the whole country. It also serves as a tip that individuals can make a distinction in their neighborhoods which cumulative action can result in favorable change.

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Barry McCaffrey This quote is written / told by Barry McCaffrey somewhere between November 17, 1942 and today. He was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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