Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

I am going to build the kind of nation that President Roosevelt hoped for, President Truman worked for, and President Kennedy died for.

I am going to build the kind of nation that President Roosev

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This quote expresses the speaker's determination to create a nation that embodies the aspirations and values of past presidents. By referencing icons such as Roosevelt, Truman, and Kennedy, who were known for their dedication to progress, social justice, and public service, the speaker vows to follow in their footsteps. They are committed to building a country that upholds these ideals and realizes the vision these leaders strived for, even if it means facing similar challenges and sacrifices that they endured.

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