And I'll tell you why. Because if we can capture the promise of this new century, they will be the freest and the most prosperous Americans that have ever lived. But if we fail, they will be the first generation of Americans to inherit a country worse off than the one left for their parents. The final verdict on our generation will be written by Americans who have not yet been born. Let us make sure they record that we made the right choice. (17:10–17:19)
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Asserts that failure to address current challenges will result in future generations inheriting a diminished country.
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