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Al Gore addresses the audience at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. July 17, 2008 (Photo by Matthew Bradley)

INSIGHTS: A Generational Challenge to Repower America

{Editor’s Note: This speech by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore was given Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.}

By Al Gore

WASHINGTON, DC, July 18, 2008 (ENS) - “Ladies and gentlemen: There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger.

In such moments, we are called upon to move quickly and boldly to shake off complacency, throw aside old habits and rise, clear-eyed and alert, to the necessity of big changes. Those who, for whatever reason, refuse to do their part must either be persuaded to join the effort or asked to step aside.

This is such a moment. The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk. And even more - if more should be required - the future of human civilization is at stake….” ~ Al Gore

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