We believe that what matters most is not narrow appeals masquerading as values, but the shared values that show the true face of America; not narrow values that divide us, but the shared values that unite us: family, faith, hard work, opportunity and responsibility for all, so that every child, every adult, every parent, every worker in America has an equal shot at living up to their God-given potential. That is the American dream and the American value.
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I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people
who knocked these buildings down read more
I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people
who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.
This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.
This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.
America! half brother of the world!
With something good and bad of every land.
America! half brother of the world!
With something good and bad of every land.
I called the New World into existence to redress the balance of
the Old.
I called the New World into existence to redress the balance of
the Old.
America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.
America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.
Aldo Leopold, the early 20th century's Henry David Thoreau, said that we should think like a mountain, with a sense read more
Aldo Leopold, the early 20th century's Henry David Thoreau, said that we should think like a mountain, with a sense of permanence and a long view. At the beginning of the 21st century, we are at a peak of human power, wealth and information... We need to look back at our wonderful natural and human heritage, and cherish and protect the abundant values to be found there. We need to look out to the sides and see other parts of the world that need our help and can provide good ideas to go forward... We need to look ahead to be certain that our actions of today will make the world a better and richer and more varied place for our grandchildren and their grandchildren.
Out where the handclasp's a little stronger,
Out where the smile swells a little longer,
That's where read more
Out where the handclasp's a little stronger,
Out where the smile swells a little longer,
That's where the West begins.
American dreams are strongest in the hearts of those who have seen America only in their dreams.
American dreams are strongest in the hearts of those who have seen America only in their dreams.
Great men have not been concerned with fame. The joy of achievement that comes from finding something new in the read more
Great men have not been concerned with fame. The joy of achievement that comes from finding something new in the universe is by far their greatest joy.
