Meaning of 'Not with so much work to be done'?

Question

Even in invoking the anniversary of the King speech, Mr. Obama only alluded to race. But he quoted a famous phrase from Dr. King’s address to reinforce a central theme of his own speech. “America, we cannot turn back,” Mr. Obama said. “Not with so much work to be done.”

question:meaning of 'Not with so much work to be done'

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Answer 1

Did you listen to the entire speech? He's talking about what we need to do get the country back on track, i.e., universal health care, education for all kids, keeping jobs in the US, getting out of Iraq, etc. That is a lot of work and we, as a country, can't go on with what is currently in place. That is what I think he meant.

Answer 2

back during the civil rights movement there needed to be a lot of work to be done

now there needs to be a lot of work done cuz of bush

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