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I was in Europe and it was at this stage that I fell in love with Americans in uniform. And I continue to have that… — Madeleine Albright
Americans will listen, but they do not care to read. War and Peace must wait for the leisure of retirement, which never really comes: meanwhile… — Anthony Burgess
Our strategic dialogue with China can both protect American interests and uphold our principles, provided we are honest about our differences on human rights and… — Madeleine Albright
Americans have a special horror of giving up control, of letting things happen in their own way without interference. — William S. Burroughs
In 2003, I almost died of an intestinal blockage when I was on a mountain in Chile, filming a segment for 'Scientific American Frontiers.' — Alan Alda
You try to do something every single day that will help an American or maybe someone overseas. — Barbara Bush
Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot… — George W. Bush
I believe the most solemn duty of the American president is to protect the American people. If America shows uncertainty and weakness in this decade,… — George W. Bush
The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom. — George W. Bush
Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us. — George W. Bush
I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history and find their… — George W. Bush
We don't believe in planners and deciders making the decisions on behalf of Americans. — George W. Bush
I told you I'm not going to criticize my successor. I'll just tell you that there are people at Gitmo that will kill American people… — George W. Bush
And what's interesting, and I don't think a lot of Americans understand this fact, is that, one, most new jobs are created by small businesses;… — George W. Bush
Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and… — George W. Bush
Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library. — Laura Bush
I helped make Mexico, especially Tampico, safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National… — Smedley Butler
I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests… — Smedley Butler
When we try to push the envelope, there are certain sectors of society that say this is a Zionist plot to sort of destabilize our… — Abdallah II
Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the… — Steve Buyer
To the American people I say, awaken to what is happening. It is the duty of each citizen to be vigilant, to protect liberty, to… — Robert Byrd
It is money, money, money! Not ideas, not principles, but money that reigns supreme in American politics. — Robert Byrd
Absolutely the United States should lead in space, for the survival of the United States. It's inspiring for the next generation. If we lose leadership,… — Buzz Aldrin
Globalisation means many other countries are asserting themselves and trying to take over leadership. Please don't ask Americans to let others assume the leadership of… — Buzz Aldrin
I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff- box from an emperor. — Lord Byron

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