America was born out of a desire for self-determination, a longing for the human dignity that only independence can bring. Maurice Saatchi americabearbring Change image and share on social
True Americanism is practical idealism. Its aims, instead of being materialistic and mechanical, are idealistic to the point of being Utopian. In this way, the U.S. can provide and express ideals that strike a chord in humans everywhere - a declaration of independence on behalf of all the peoples of the world. Maurice Saatchi aimamericanismbehalf share on social
Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism. George Henry Lewes antagonismindependenceoriginality Change image and share on social
I hold that there is a mysterious connection between the fate of this country and that of Mexico; so much so that her independence and capability of sustaining herself are almost as essential to our prosperity and the maintenance of our institutions as they are to hers. John C. Calhoun capabilityconnectioncountry share on social
The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy. James Madison citizenclassfood Change image and share on social
As we explore ways to bring price relief and bolster our country's energy independence, one significant energy source has emerged as a potential solution, hydrogen fuel cells. Dan Lipinski bolsterbringcell Change image and share on social
Out of my desire to complete Iraq's independence and to finish the withdrawal of the occupation forces from our holy lands, I am obliged to halt military operations of the honest Iraqi resistance until the withdrawal of the occupation forces is complete. Muqtada al Sadr completedesirefinish share on social
I'm a big fan of community, and I think independence is over-rated. Sally Phillips bigcommunityfan Change image and share on social
Tens of thousands of brave Americans died to break the chains of British tyranny so that the principles of our Declaration of Independence could take fold and flourish in the birth of a new nation. Jim Gerlach americanbirthbrave Change image and share on social
I think it's a lovely idea, but it will not pass the Congress. I live in a world of realities. The policy of our country is that we can drill our way to independence. I think that's a march to folly. Anna Eshoo congresscountrydrill Change image and share on social