Take the given text and summarize it as if it was a quote
Poverty is a severe issue that affects millions of people across the world. It is an immense challenge and a cause of despair that people must confront and attempt to eradicate
"Poverty is a global issue causing despair and must be confronted and eradicated."
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Take the given text and summarize it as if it was a quote

### Input:
Poverty is a severe issue that affects millions of people across the world. It is an immense challenge and a cause of despair that people must confront and attempt to eradicate

### Output:
"Poverty is a global issue causing despair and must be confronted and eradicated."