"…Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from loyal discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles, and liberty you posses are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts, or common dangers, sufferings, and successes." as quoted by George Washington in his Farewell address on Sept 17 1796
Again, I find it interesting that the first thing that he states we all have in common (thought with shades of differences) is religion. These great men that I am quoting this week were proud of this country. I am proud to belong to this country. Are you?
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