We are the state where every path is open to every child. That is what the true American dream is about. A true meritocracy. Our nation was founded on the ideal of a meritocracy. What is a meritocracy? We use this word sometimes and we don't pause to ask ourselves what it means. Meritocracy is a system that recognizes we're a nation. (38:52–38:57)
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Asserts that the United States was founded on the principle of meritocracy.
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