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Quote by Al Sharpton
We won’t go back.
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The words express a firm decision not to return to an earlier place, situation, or course. “Back” could refer to a physical location or a previous stage, but the quote gives no further detail. Its central message is a refusal to reverse direction.
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- Democratic National Convention, Remarks as Prepared for Delivery (August 22, 2024)
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- Official Statement
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