Quote by Joe Biden

Here at home, when Americans were standing in long lines to give blood after the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we squandered an obvious opportunity to make service a noble cause again, and rekindle an American spirit of community.

Here at home, when Americans were standing in long lines to

Summary

This quote highlights a missed opportunity for Americans to come together and reestablish a sense of national unity and community after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The speaker suggests that amidst the crisis, where people were generously donating blood, there was a chance to revive a spirit of service and make it a revered undertaking. However, this potential was squandered, indicating a failure to harness the motivation and goodwill of the American people to rebuild a sense of collective purpose and togetherness.

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