What's missing is not money, but a national sense of urgency.

Barack Obama
What's missing is not money, but a national sense of...
What's missing is not money, but a national sense of...
What's missing is not money, but a national sense of...
What's missing is not money, but a national sense of...
About This Quote

This quote is about the lack of hope that people have in America. Sometimes, you can be poor and still live a pretty good life. There are plenty of things that are available to you. You could even get better jobs if you wanted to or leave the country if you had to.

However, instead of making the effort to get out of poverty, people stay in their places where they are. This makes them content with their status quo and this is the reason why America is not living up to its potential.

Source: The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream

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