American Quote by Ron Fournier

American exceptionalism is grounded in the founding of the United States upon an idea, rather than upon the ambitions of men.

— Monica Crowley

The notion of American exceptionalism is effective in part because there is little on the face of it that is offensive.

— Russ Feingold

When you hear Americans talk about American exceptionalism, American exceptionalism is American nationalism at play.

— John Mearsheimer

There's an appeal to the American sense of exceptionalism, that we're morally superior, as way to not be self-critical. I think that's a bit…

— Al Franken

What does the doctrine of American exceptionalism empower the United States to do? Nothing more than to act better than traditional empires - committed…

— Dinesh D'Souza

Even a cursory run through American history shows exceptionalism has been used to justify bloodshed, oppression, and profit.

— Ben Fountain

American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative.

— Ron Fournier

One thing that America is objectively exceptional at is overreacting whenever anyone accuses them of not being exceptional.

— John Oliver

America is exceptional in combining standard great-power realism with extravagant idealism about the country's redemptive role in creating international order.

— Michael Ignatieff

Affirming belief that America is an exceptional nation has become a test of patriotism in American politics.

— Michael Ignatieff

American exceptionalism? Exceptional at what? Waging wars against innocent people for fake reasons? Exceptional at what? Being addicted to pharmaceutical drugs that have people's…

— Gerald Celente

American exceptionalism, in the broad sense, is not a bunch of braggadocious words people say, "Yeah, we're better people. We have a better country.…

— Rush Limbaugh