Carolina QuotesThe American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.
Richard Nixon Connected to the Carolinas
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“The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.” Richard Nixon. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-203AF2F73C. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/203af2f73c
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