America
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I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!
The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred.
I have never written that there is a threat of fascism in America. I always considered the idea overwrought. But now I believe there really is such a threat — and it will come draped not in an American flag, but in the name of tolerance and health.
I don't think I'm severely politically active. I care deeply, and I have my strong personal beliefs. I think America is dancing on thin ice. But I think it's bigger even than a political issue. I wonder about the evolution of the human race and spirit and what our goals and reasons for living are.
If the great American people will only keep their temper, on both sides of the line, the troubles will come to an end, and the question which now distracts the country will be settled just as surely as all other difficulties of like character which have originated in this government have been adjusted.
There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.
Of course New York is the Mecca of style in America, but don't knock Phoenix — it's not as big, but there are lots of people with style there.
By virtue of my traditions, and my community, I worked hard to ensure that I was accepted as part of the traditional family of America.
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.
The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades.
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