Quote by Jeffrey Sachs

There's a lot of strength in the U.S., but there's a lot of froth also. The froth will blow off. We're going to have to face up to some realities that we're not fully facing up to right now.

There's a lot of strength in the U.S., but there's a lot of

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This quote suggests that while the United States possesses great strength, there is also a sense of superficiality or excess ("froth") present within the country. The speaker believes that this froth will eventually disappear or fade away. Additionally, the quote implies that there are some harsh realities that Americans are currently ignoring or avoiding, but it is necessary to confront them. Overall, it highlights the need for acknowledging and addressing certain truths to ensure the nation's progress and stability.

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