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“This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's charge: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.” quote by Dave Obey
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“This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's charge: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.”

Dave Obey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

We owe a debt to veterans; fulfilling it means caring for those who fought and their families.

In simple terms: Honor veterans by caring for them.

Key Takeaway

Serve those who served.

Themes

gratitude service responsibility

Mood

respectful committed

Type

civic honorary

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • community support
  • veteran services

Key Concepts

civic duty social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • What concrete actions can you take?
  • How do you measure gratitude?
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