Quote by Barbara Jordan

What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise.

What the people want is very simple - they want an America a

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This quote implies that people desire a better America that lives up to the potential it has promised. It speaks to the fundamental expectation of citizens for their country to be just, fair, and equal, where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. It reflects the collective longing for a society that fulfills its promises of freedom, equality, and opportunity for all citizens. Ultimately, people yearn for an America where the reality matches the ideals it holds and strives towards.

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