I think it's what animates our president-elect [Donald…

“I think it's what animates our president-elect [Donald Trump] more than anything else, is a belief in the boundless potential of every American to live the American dream.”

Mike Pence

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The president-elect believes every American can achieve the American Dream through boundless potential

In simple terms: Belief in universal potential fuels the American Dream

Key Takeaway

Promote belief in unlimited potential for all citizens

Themes

optimism potential American Dream

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

Political campaigns
public policy
community outreach

Key Concepts

Social mobility national identity political rhetoric

Questions to Reflect On

How can policy support individual potential?
What are the limits of belief in limitless opportunity?

A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on individual potential may ignore systemic barriers

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