And there was the hope and faith that had let him live his dream, if only for a few short months.

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Roseman not only grew up to fulfill his dream, he did it at a young age.

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That same hope that one day his kids could have things he could only dream of for himself.

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"My dad was always someone who wanted a piece of the American dream, " said his only daughter, Ashley Han, 20.

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Finally, our dream president needs to inspire not only his own supporters but those on the other side too.

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There are even a few Democrats who dream of capturing his district, where he won only 55% of the vote last year.

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His dream was to create a kind of hotel cum museum, not only showcasing antiques in the public spaces but also different collections in each room.

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Only because he defected, at much personal risk, was he able to achieve his dream of playing in the Major Leagues.

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But he is constantly under the eye of his doctors and therapy team, a perk most Americans trying to shed a few pounds can only dream of.

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His dream, like every other executive at every network but Fox, is to find a show that cannot only holds its own against American Idol, but finally knock it down a peg or two.

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