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The quote says people should not resign themselves to difficult conditions. It presents change as a responsibility and a point of pride, linking action to national identity. The message is motivational and collective.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rick Perry
American politician
James Richard Perry is an American politician best known for serving as the 14th United States secretary of energy from 2017 to 2019. He also served as the 47th governor of Texas from 2000 to 2015. Perry was a long-serving figure in Texas and later entered national politics as a presidential candidate, seeking the Republican nomination in both 2012 and 2016. His public career centers on executive office and national political contests.
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