I tell you this not to lull you into complacency, but to spur you into action - because there's still so much more work to do, so many more miles to travel. And America needs you to gladly, happily take up that work. (Barack Obama)

I tell you this not to lull you into complacency, but to spur you into action - because there's still so much more work to do, so many more miles to travel. And America needs you to gladly, happily take up that work.

Barack Obama

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