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De Alexander: “We can, if we will, avert all these disasters and evoke a blessing.”

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We can, if we will, avert all these disasters and evoke a blessing.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote expresses a hopeful sentiment that collective action can prevent disaster and bring about positive change.

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