After 8 years, of what I believe to be the worst presidency in decades, our nation is in a recession. Trillions of dollars in debt due to wars that have yet to counter terrorism and have yes to bring in the number one enemy to the US, Osama Bin Ladin. And as we deepen into this recession, we are currently loosing our war on terrorism and our title as the greatest nation in the world is no longer guaranteed. We here a lot of talk about how dire the nation's situation is and I think more importantly we need to think about how we can learn and grow from this situation, how as a nation we can become better.
Our president gave a speech yesterday in which he called out the nation and said, "...dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself; it's quitting on your country. And this country needs and values the talents of every American." I think it is something important to consider. When the auto industry in America has been failing for years, it is not longer reasonable for people to think that their children can have the same factory jobs they did, they need to think ahead and think perhaps their children can design that car or even invent a better way of assembling them. The sky is the limit and that is something Americans need to take advantage of, it is most certainly something immigrants have benefited from. That is why sometimes I think despite what many Americans think, immigrants may be the only ones that can relate and understand the true meaning of the American dream. They believe that anything is possible in America, that they can educate their children and build a comfortable life for themselves, and they often do. I know, most of my parent's friends have done it, built a beautiful life for their families through educating themselves and taking advantage of America's opportunities. And therefore I believe if you work hard enough anyone can succeed.
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