As long as the United States - and the world - gets its oil from the Middle East, we will be drawn into the endless crises that seem endemic to the region. American energy independence would not only liberate us, it would also drive down the worldwide price of oil. Kathleen Troia McFarland americancrisisdraw share on social
Every year thousands of Americans mistakenly refer to Cinco de Mayo as Mexico's Independence Day. Joe Baca americancincoday Change image and share on social
I know this independence is what people like most about my brand. Raf Simons brandindependencepeople Change image and share on social
While most Americans know about the Boston Tea Party, few are aware of the Liberty Tree and how important it was to fanning the flames of rebellion that led to the revolution in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence. Ronald Kessler americanawareboston share on social
In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued 'Common Sense,' advocating independence from Great Britain. Mike Crapo advocatebritaincommon Change image and share on social
I voted against my party with some frequency, because of my independence. I've just got to remind Missourians that I am independent and that I try to call them like I see them, and sometimes my party is wrong on some things. Claire McCaskill callfrequencyhave share on social
There's no such thing as an independent person. Peter Jennings independentpersonthing Change image and share on social
As long as the appointment process is transparent and there is a broad mix of political views among the governors of the BBC, I think the public can feel confident that impartiality and independence are just as important to me as they have been to previous incumbents. Gavyn Davies appointmentbbcbroad share on social
Journalists prize independence - not teamwork. Ken Auletta independencejournalistprize Change image and share on social
Governments must commit to sound economic and financial policies. This is how we ensure reform in the euro area - and our independence. Mario Draghi areacommiteconomic Change image and share on social
