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What the world needs now is more Americans. The U.S. is the first nation on earth deliberately dedicated to letting peop
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"What the world needs now is more Americans. The U.S. is the first nation on earth deliberately dedicated to letting people choose what they want and giving them a chance to get it"

- Ferdinand Mount

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This quote by Ferdinand Mount speaks to the importance of the United States worldwide. He is recommending that the world requires more Americans because the U.S. is the very first country to be dedicated to permitting people to choose their own courses and giving them the opportunity to attain their goals. This is a powerful statement that speaks with the significance of freedom and opportunity in the United States. It also talks to the concept that the U.S. is a leader in the world which its worths and principles are something that needs to be shared with the rest of the world. The quote is a tip that the U.S. is a beacon of hope and chance for many individuals around the world which its values need to be shared and celebrated.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Ferdinand Mount somewhere between July 2, 1939 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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