Truly an international endeavor, the space station has brought disparate nations together for a common purpose -- to better our lives on Earth.

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In a world filled with super-sized challenges, there is massive opportunity for people to pursue purpose driven endeavors that can work towards impacting a billion lives for the better.

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Perhaps it is better suited for a journal entry than an inaugural address, one purpose of which is to reinforce the confidence bestowed upon a newly elected president.

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Expensive cars, furnishings and watches, which signify status and success yet also serve a practical purpose, now tend to sell better than luxury that is merely for display.

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So let us go forth together, students, teachers, university presidents, national Governments and the United Nations, to affirm our common purpose and the partnerships that can do so much to build a better world for all.

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Mr Brokenshire said the existing 1964 Scrap Metal Dealers Act was "no longer fit for purpose" and needed to be revised, but stressed the need to combine that with further enforcement and better intelligence.

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