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

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" I have a great belief in the future of my people and my country. "

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" Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And when your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism. "

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" Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers. "

" There are an awful lot of people who despise government precisely because it opened the door for common citizenship for people of all races and all natures in the United States. "

" No matter where people stand on the policies that led to the conflicts, Americans recognize the depth of sacrifice and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Everyone agrees these heroes deserve every advantage we can give them. "

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" A nation is a society united by a delusion about its ancestry and by common hatred of its neighbours. "

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" Protection and patriotism are reciprocal. This is the way which has led nations to greatness. "

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" If I were to live my life over again, I would be an American. I would steep myself in America, I would know no other land. "

" Patriotism has no appeal to us; justice has. Party has no weight with us; principle has. Loyalty is meaningless; it depends on what one is loyal to. "

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" A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon. "

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" Most Italians who came to this country are very patriotic. There was this exciting possibility that if you worked real hard, and you loved something, you could become successful. "

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" When Pearl Harbor was bombed, young Japanese-Americans, like all young Americans, rushed to their draft board to volunteer to fight for our country. That act of patriotism was answered with a slap in the face. We were denied service and categorized as enemy non-alien. "

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" I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command. "