We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America.
We are striving to forge a union with purpose, to compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man.
We've seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it, would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy.
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
From out of all the many particulars comes oneness, and out of oneness come all the many particulars.
The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.
