"The American dream was not for any of them, merely an aspiration for Americans. It was an aspiration by Americans for the entire world, rather than the belief that a government deriving its legitimacy from the government and treasuring the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness resonate powerfully around the world."
"Toussaint, who was chosen to speak as this year's honorary speaker, focused on the role that immigration played in the founders' conception of the American Dream. She is the daughter of double immigrants, illustrating the pursuit of the American dream through her family's journey."
Brooklyn Supreme Court's Law Day featured New York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 speech, The American Dream. Wilson linked King's vision to the ideals of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing that the American Dream is an aspiration for the world. The theme, The Rule of Law and the American Dream, highlights the legal system's role in upholding life, liberty, and property. Presiding Justice Wavny Toussaint shared her immigrant background, illustrating the pursuit of the American Dream through her family's journey.
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