- Nov 07, 2020
Country Quotes
What people owe their country, and each other.
This page collects quotes that use "country" to talk about civic principle — due process, fair trials, and the presumption of innocence as part of the American legal tradition. For quotes about rural life and land instead of nationhood, see Countryside quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- No Country
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- Nov 07, 2020
Genius is of no country.
- Look
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- Nov 07, 2020
We need to look to our laurels a bit with television in this country. I don't think enough risks are being taken in drama television in the U.K., and I think a lot of programme makers are underestimating the intelligence of the viewing public, basing it all on ratings.
- New
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- Nov 07, 2020
Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time.
- Necessary
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- Nov 07, 2020
In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.
- Different Kinds
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- Nov 07, 2020
Only peril can bring the French together. One can't impose unity out of the blue on a country that has 265 different kinds of cheese.
- Divided
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- Nov 07, 2020
During the election of Washington's successor, it became apparent that the country was sharply divided and that the dissatisfaction with Federalist policies was deep and fervent.
- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.
- Democratic Process
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was indeed a vital instrument of democracy, ensuring the integrity and reliability of a democratic process that we as a Country hold so dear.
- Racism
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- Nov 07, 2020
I, for one, would think both about how far we have come as a country and how much further we need to go to erase racism and discrimination from our society.
- New
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am proud to represent New York's 13th Congressional District, which has one of the largest and diverse populations in the country.
- Gun
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- Nov 07, 2020
We must urge a national dialogue on better methods of curbing preventable gun violence, and address the need for mental health awareness and access to psychiatric services in this country.
- Every Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
Every day, teachers across the country excite their students with new opportunities and experiences.
- Bureaucrats
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- Nov 07, 2020