Read the excerpt from "Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress” by Lyndon B. Johnson.
Our American unity does not depend upon unanimity. We have differences; but now, as in the past, we can derive from those differences strength, not weakness, wisdom, not despair. Both as a people and a government, we can unite upon a program, a program which is wise and just, enlightened and constructive.
Which phrase from the excerpt shows the speaker’s perspective on how differences affect unity?
“as in the past”
“strength, not weakness”
“as a people”
“enlightened and constructive”