What charitable 1 percenters can't do is assume responsibility - America's national responsibilities: the care of its sick and its poor, the education of its young, the repair of its failing infrastructure, the repayment of its staggering war debts.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the limitations of charitable actions by wealthy individuals, also known as the "1 percenters," in addressing the broader societal responsibilities of a nation like the United States. While these individuals may contribute to philanthropic causes, they cannot solely rely on them to tackle fundamental obligations such as healthcare for the sick, support for the poor, education, infrastructure, and debt repayment from wars. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive government initiatives and policies that transcend individual goodwill to ensure the well-being and progress of the entire nation.

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