I believe in the American tradition of separation of church and state which is expressed in the First Amendment to the Constitution.… — Lyndon B. Johnson Copy Share Image
The great American tradition is one of pluralism, not exclusive secularism. The strength of our country is reflected in the contributions that… — Donald Wuerl Copy Share Image
In view of the tide of religiosity engulfing a once secular republic it is refreshing to be reminded by Freethinkers that free… — Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr Copy Share Image
Like most places, America has always had potent strains of anti-Semitism - crude and polished, K.K.K. and country club. But unlike many… — Ross Douthat Copy Share Image
I've always been interested in photographing traditions and customs - especially in America. The prom is an American tradition, a rite of… — Mary Ellen Mark Copy Share Image
Curtailment of free speech is rationalized on grounds that a more compelling American tradition forbids criticism of the government when the nation… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
American traditions and the American ethic require us to be truthful, but the most important reason is that truth is the best… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share Image
To say that the Afro American created jazz doesn't mean anything bad about Anglo Americans, and I always teach my younger jazz… — Wynton Marsalis Copy Share Image
The Anglo-American tradition is much more linear than the European tradition. If you think about writers like Borges, Calvino, Perec or Marquez,… — Jeanette Winterson Copy Share Image
I cannot help but wonder whether, by continuing and expanding the school lunch program, we aren't witnessing, if not encouraging, the slow… — Charles Mathias Copy Share Image
For us to ignore by inaction the slaughter of American civilians and American soldiers, whether in nightclubs or airline terminals, is simply… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
If we move away from the American tradition of lawyers defending those with whom they vehemently disagree -- as we temporarily did… — Alan Dershowitz Copy Share Image
In the Native American tradition... a man, if he's a mature adult, nurtures life. He does rituals that will help things grow,… — Paula Gunn Allen Copy Share Image
The American tradition of Washington and Hamilton and Madison and Lincoln and TR and Pat Buchanan is of economic nationalism - making… — Pat Buchanan Copy Share Image
Hating Wall Street is an American tradition that dates back even to the days when Thomas Jefferson cursed that money lover Alexander… — Adam Davidson Copy Share Image
I've always thought New Year's Day was an especially American tradition, full of the optimism and hope we're famous for in our… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
I like the sensitive look of traditional French films and the fact that the children are often portrayed as rebels, but I… — Celine Sciamma Copy Share Image