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Richard Dreyfuss

Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation.

Patriotism

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Richard Dreyfuss is saying that true patriotism needs to be meaningful and based on real actions or values, not just empty words. He believes this process of making patriotism genuine will require a long time, possibly an entire generation, to develop fully.

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