#erica

It's a deft trick to turn American exceptionalism into an exceptional political tactic. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#exceptional #into #political #tactic #trick

It's an appeal as old as America and its presidency: This is an extraordinary country populated by hard-working, big-dreaming, freedom-loving people graced by God when they're not pulling themselves up by the bootstraps. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#appeal #bootstraps #country #extraordinary #freedom-loving

One side of the American psyche wants smaller government, lower taxes, and more choices for individuals, even if those choices increase risk. The other wants a strong social safety net to protect the weakest among us, even if it costs more to minimize risk. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#among #choices #costs #even #government

We, the people. Manifest Destiny. Conceived in liberty. Fear itself. Ask not. Morning in America. United we stand. Yes, we can. In times of great change and tumult, presidents seek to inspire beleaguered Americans by reminding them of their national identity. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#ask #change #conceived #destiny #fear

America needs rebooting. ↗

— Thomas Friedman

#needs

By 'flat' I did not mean that the world is getting equal. I said that more people in more places can now compete, connect and collaborate with equal power and equal tools than ever before. That's why an Indian in Bangalore can take care of the office work of American doctors or read the X-rays of German hospitals. ↗

— Thomas Friedman

#before #care #collaborate #compete #connect

You win the presidency by connecting with the American people's gut insecurities and aspirations. You win with a concept. ↗

— Thomas Friedman

#aspirations #concept #connecting #gut #insecurities

Our top focus - protecting our Nation - must go beyond homeland preparedness; America will only be secure if we deal with threats before they happen, not just after they happen. ↗

— Bill Frist

#america #before #beyond #deal #focus

It is our duty and our privilege to keep America moving forward. ↗

— Bill Frist

#duty #forward #keep #moving #moving forward

At the beginning of 1955 only about 60 percent of American homes had TVs. ↗

— Annette Funicello

#american #beginning #had #homes #only