You were going to be able to get ahead. And, you know, a lot of us did. Some of us didn't, but didn't we have a belief that that was possible? And sadly, The reality today for too many people is that they don't feel [they can get ahead]. that way. The reality is. The reality is that life is just too damn hard, too expensive. And I want you to know that I see that. (06:23–06:28)
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Asserts that many people feel they cannot improve their economic situation despite hard work.
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