There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with
what is right in America.

There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with
what is right in America.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Iraq is an unjust war.
(spoken on the Diane Rehm Show twice..
stated in articles written for NY Times.. printed
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Iraq is an unjust war.
(spoken on the Diane Rehm Show twice..
stated in articles written for NY Times.. printed
in USA Today).

I am not a Virginian but an American.

I am not a Virginian but an American.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

A savior of the silver-coasted isle.

Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam,
His first best country ever is at home.

Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam,
His first best country ever is at home.

Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]

Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]

American is the crucible of God. It is the melting pot where all
the races are fusing and reforming read more

American is the crucible of God. It is the melting pot where all
the races are fusing and reforming . . . these are the fires of
God you've come to. . . . Into the crucible with you all. God is
making the American.