Our citizens and those who have gone before us charted the broad outlines of where we need to go, and they would envy our opportunity to translate those dreams into action. And I believe they will judge us very harshly should we fail to act.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action on the dreams and visions that have been passed down to us by previous generations. It suggests that our ancestors would be envious of the opportunities we have to bring their aspirations to life. Furthermore, it warns that if we do not seize these opportunities and fail to act upon them, we will be harshly judged by both our predecessors and history. The quote implies a sense of responsibility to honor the dreams of past generations by actively working towards their realization.

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