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" I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. "

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" I think Americans are very patriotic. "

Arnold Schwarzenegger

" Remember the Dreamers whose patriotism was praised when the Democratic House passed, and the Senate filibustered - the DREAM Act in 2010? Washington promised a path to citizenship, not just a roadblock to deportation. "

Christine Pelosi

" A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works. "

" But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present. "

" I think the Hispanic community, the values that resonate in our community, are fundamentally conservative. They are faith, family, patriotism. "

" My father valued patriotism above all other social obligations, but he had his own particular interpretation of just how true patriotism was meant to function. "

Thomas Steinbeck

" Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice. "

" To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag. "

" It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism. "

" I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty. "

" The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought - at least by Americans - in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. "

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

Michael Ignatieff

" To work hard. To open new doors for our kids, for our grandkids. To renew our spirit. That's what America is about. "

Joseph M. Kyrillos

" America beats on you so hard the whole time. You are constantly being pummeled by other people's rights and their sense of patriotism. "

" Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation. "

Richard Dreyfuss

" Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory. "

George S. Patton

" In all her history, from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession, no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia. "

John Sergeant Wise

" I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team. "

" The history of American patriotism is figuring out ways that we can work together to move forward and knit together the common government. "

" The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms! "

" Although the war in which you fought took place more than half-a-century ago, your courage, your sacrifice and your patriotism reaches through the decades and inspires us today. "

" Patriotism in America, as I understand it, is a matter of suffering, when the country fails to live up to its promises, or actively betrays them. "

" It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me. "

" I suppose I have become a sort of living monument in Portugal. But I come from a family with roots all over the world, so the idea of patriotism is not very strong in me. My country is the country of Chekhov, Beethoven, Velasquez - writers I like, painters and artists I admire. "

Antonio Lobo Antunes

" The great Comrade Kim Jong Il was an outstanding leader who, true to the President's great idea, developed Chongryon into a pacesetter of patriotism, into a model of patriotic loyalty to the motherland, and into a prototype body of overseas compatriots. "

" I don't need a certificate of my patriotism from those in the establishment. "

" For you are the makers of the flag and it is well that you glory in the making. "

Franklin Knight Lane

" Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes. "

Kjell Magne Bondevik

" We are a big country, with lots of advantages and history. We are proud to be French. We have to call on patriotism at this time... to ask for an effort in the battle against debt. "

Francois Hollande

" One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous. "