This nation has always struggled with how it was going to deal with poor people and people of color. Every few years you will see some great change in the way that they approach this. We've had the war on poverty that never really got into waging a real war on poverty.

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The quote suggests that throughout history, the nation has faced ongoing challenges in addressing issues related to poverty and racial inequality. It implies that while there have been occasional attempts to address these issues, such as the "war on poverty," they have often fallen short and failed to effectively combat these societal problems. The statement highlights the need for more comprehensive and sustained efforts in order to bring about real change and improvement in the lives of marginalized communities.

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