Questioning conservatives rosecolored view of the Nation. he noted we were becoming too much a "tale of two cities." rather than a "shining city on a hill." That speech crystallized the differences in competing philosophies between those who believe Americans can do more to help one another and those who think our Nation has already reached its greatest heights and cannot further improve. However. just as he was serving as an intellectual lodestar for progressive and liberals nationally. Mario Cuomo remained dedicated to improving New Yorkers lives. A son of Queens. in many ways. he reflected the aspirations and dreams of that boroughs residents. Today. Queens is where families of all backgroundsLatinos. Asian. Italian. and Greek immigrantsconverge to secure a decent. affordable place to live. In todays political landscape. we could all benefit from remembering those words. In todays cynical environment. many have forgotten the tremendous good our government can achieve in pursuing justice. creating opportunity. and caring for neighbors in need.
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