I believe the war on poverty is a more American idea than the war on the war on poverty. I believe that most people feel like that. And I believe that it ain't over till it's over.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The fight against poverty is a core American value that remains unfinished until resolved.
- In plain terms
- Fighting poverty is deeply American and won't end until it is truly solved.
- What can you take from it?
- Social progress requires persistent effort until goals are fully met.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines the end of poverty?
- How do we measure social progress?
Another view
The statement assumes a unified public sentiment that may not exist.
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