Quote by Jesse Jackson

In Afghanistan, there is a plan to build democracy hundreds of thousands of troops are protecting it. There is a plan to rebuild and reconstruct there. But many thousands of Americans die from violence and poverty every year and we don't have a plan for reconstruction at home.

In Afghanistan, there is a plan to build democracy hundreds

Summary

This quote emphasizes the inconsistency in priorities between foreign interventions and domestic issues. It questions the allocation of significant resources, such as troops, for promoting democracy and reconstruction in Afghanistan, while neglecting the problems faced by many Americans, including violence and poverty. The quote calls attention to the lack of a comprehensive plan for addressing these issues domestically, highlighting the need to redirect focus and resources towards rebuilding and reconstructing communities within the United States.

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