Have you still got the optimistic spirit of the girl in the photo?

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In this sense, each of you embody the same uplifting, optimistic spirit that has always defined the American original we honor today one of the true keepers of the flame of freedom.

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Yes, the 2012 London Olympics budget had to be adjusted to account for over-optimistic prediction, but if the human spirit were not optimistic, would there be anyone around to participate in the actual Games?

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We attract talented, dynamic, optimistic people who are continually refreshing our economy and our spirit.

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President Reagan was optimistic about the great promise of economic reform, and he acted to restore the rewards and spirit of enterprise.

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