Being attached to America these days is like being in a pen with a wounded bull.
In America, disagreement with the policies of the government does not necessitate a lack of patriotism!
America does not fight for land, glory or riches.
I think America is on the right track.
I've gone from the most trusted man in America to one of the most debated.
America is not anything if it consists of each of us. It is something only if it consists of all of us.
I adore America. It's an extraordinary country. A new country.
John Kerry believes in an America where hard work is rewarded.
I don't have a burning passion to live in America per se but I would certainly like to work there.
We must all work together to end youth homelessness in America.
I still pay full tax when I work in England and the same when I work in America.
This is not Johnson's war. This is America's war. If I drop dead tomorrow, this war will still be with you.
America's grossly unfair tax system won't lead to class war. Or, if it does, the war will be brief.
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