#erica

Maya Angelou, the famous African American poet, historian, and civil rights activist who is hailed be many as one of the great voices of contemporary literature, believes a struggle only makes a person stronger. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

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In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor. ↗

— Julian Castro

#american #american dream #cross #dream #each

As my family story shows, Latinos have been a blessing for USA for many generations. The future of America depends in part on the success of the Latino community, and this opportunity is just one more signifier of that. ↗

— Julian Castro

#been #blessing #community #depends #family

Canada and the United States are also working at the World Trade Organization and in our own hemisphere with negotiations for a Trade Area of the Americas to try to help countries create a positive climate for investment and trade. ↗

— Paul Cellucci

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We are also looking to Canada as we continue to integrate the North American energy market. ↗

— Paul Cellucci

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A strong, educated middle class is what made America the greatest country in the world. ↗

— Lincoln Chafee

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Students of America, working families of America: President Obama will not turn his back on you. ↗

— Lincoln Chafee

#back #families #his #obama #president

And we are grateful to the American young men and women who are risking their lives to give the Iraqi people this chance, this dream of democracy in Iraq now. ↗

— Ahmed Chalabi

#chance #democracy #dream #give #grateful

First of all, I don't think that America is truly prepared for a biological or a chemical attack. However, we are moving in the right direction. ↗

— Saxby Chambliss

#attack #biological #chemical #direction #first

Every time I make American film I just trust American directors and American writers. ↗

— Jackie Chan

#american film #american writers #directors #every #every time