Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

I report to you that our country is challenged at home and abroad: that it is our will that is being tried and not our strength our sense of purpose and not our ability to achieve a better America.

I report to you that our country is challenged at home and a

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This quote suggests that the nation is currently facing various challenges domestically and internationally. It conveys the notion that the test lies within the nation's determination rather than its actual abilities or strength. The quote emphasizes the importance of the country's collective will and sense of purpose to create a better America. It implies that overcoming obstacles and achieving progress primarily rely on the nation's determination and direction rather than sheer capabilities.

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