- Nov 07, 2020
American Quotes
Many voices, one word.
These American quotes range from wry commentary on press culture to reflections on civic duty at the ballot box, plus lighter notes on dance companies and a television series praised as a genuine American classic. For more on the country itself, visit our America page.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Humanitarian
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was proud to witness American Jewish organizations found the Save Darfur Coalition in June 2004 to mobilize a coordinated interfaith response to the ongoing humanitarian disaster.
- Daughter
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- Nov 07, 2020
President Trump proclaimed 'America First' from the inauguration stage. As an American Jew and daughter of immigrants, that slogan makes me shiver.
- American Workers
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- Nov 07, 2020
In Illinois, we've seen job losses from agreements like CAFTA and NAFTA. Those agreements didn't help American workers - and they haven't brought improvements to the lives of workers in other countries, either.
- American People
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- Nov 07, 2020
The goal of immigration policy should be what is in the best interests of the American people as a whole. I would recommend limiting immigration to spouses and minor children of citizens, plus additional immigrants chosen for special skills needed in the U.S.
- Dirty
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- Nov 07, 2020
I reject the idea that any job is too hard or too dirty for American workers to do. American workers just expect and demand to be paid a decent wage.
- Jazz
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was a beginner again. I practiced hard and used to listen very closely to recordings of American jazz drummers such as Tony Williams and Kenny Clarke.
- Face
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- Nov 07, 2020
Capping the size of American banks won't eliminate the needs of big businesses; it will force them to turn to foreign banks that won't face the same restrictions.
- Hate
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- Nov 07, 2020
As American citizens, if you believe all banks were bailed out, you would hate banks. I would, too.
- Comedy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I used to love comic books, and I love American comedy, and neither are afraid to tackle big themes.
- Being
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think American audiences are open to people with accents and different nationalities being on the screen.
- American Culture
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- Nov 07, 2020
In England, we're around so much American culture and TV anyway, so it's an accent that's always in our ear.
- Naive
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm interested in light. It's a very direct, pragmatic, American, rather naive approach.
- Nov 07, 2020
I will never apologize for standing up for my fellow Teamsters and all American workers.
- Crisis
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- Nov 07, 2020