American flag Quote by Frank Gehry

“Many people put a green button on their collar and feel good, just like a lot of people put an American flag on their lapels and feel patriotic. It's not enough.I'm not dismissing it.”

Frank Gehry

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The message I hope to have sent is just the example of being yourself.

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