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American Quotes

Why, on my mother’s birthday, am I thinking about ‘Father Knows Best?’ At our house, mother knew best at least as often as father did, but then the title of the old sitcom, a homogenized portrait of American family life, was meant to be slightly sardonic Picture Quote #1

When I was a kid I got so much help from the Church. When I was a kid, our family was so poor they couldn’t afford me to go to school, so there was an American family that send the money to the church to support my school fees Picture Quote #1

Yes, it is long past time we get serious about tackling the nation’s ever-growing deficits. But the average American family drawn into serious debt cannot just threaten to stiff its creditors. It must cut its spending in the future, but also take responsibility for the debt incurred in the past Picture Quote #1

According to the U.N., more than 2.7 billion people will face severe water shortages by 2025. Many social scientists predict that the next big wars will be over water. Nevertheless, the average American family blissfully consumes 300 gallons a day, when you add in watering the lawn and washing dishes, clothes, and cars Picture Quote #1

Everything has changed in recent decades - the economy, technology, cultural attitudes, the demographics of the workforce, the role of women in society and the structure of the American family. It’s about time our laws caught up. We watch ‘Modern Family’ on television, but we’re still living by ‘Leave It To Beaver’ rules Picture Quote #1

As a follower of Jesus, I am called to work for justice and reconciliation, and to be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. I plan to focus my future work on human rights and religious freedom - both domestic and international - as well as matters of the culture and the American family Picture Quote #1

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I was given the opportunity to write the kind of book that I wanted to write, rather than one that catalogues where I sang and what I sang and what I wore. I wanted to write a book about an American family, the family that has produced me. The longer I live, the more I realise the incredible support and love we were given as children Picture Quote #1

My family is Native American, and I was raised with Native American ceremonies Picture Quote #1

My Norwegian family says, ‘You’re the most grounded American we’ve ever met.’ Picture Quote #1

We will never disarm any American who seeks to protect his or her family from fear and harm Picture Quote #1

The suburbs are the American dream, right? Living in a nice house, having a good job, a happy family Picture Quote #1

Latin life is rich with warmth, family values and history. I want to bring that beauty into American homes Picture Quote #1

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I’m very pro-American - my entire family escaped poverty in Italy because they rightly believed in the American dream Picture Quote #1

In 1986, when I was 21, I lived in Tokyo for four months, boarding with a Japanese family and working for an American company Picture Quote #1

I liked St. Louis, when they were in the American League, because that was going home. I had all my family and friends there Picture Quote #1

That is the heart and soul of the American dream, homeownership, the idea of being able to buy a house and start to build your family Picture Quote #1

[Americans know] the traditional values of Islam, devotion to faith and good works, to family and society, are in harmony with the best of American ideals Picture Quote #1

I think it’s very troubling to see the reality of where the American political establishment is going - into this big tent, which is one happy Demo-Republican family Picture Quote #1

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It is no longer an unwritten law of American capitalism that industry will attempt to maintain wages at a level that allows a single wage to support a family Picture Quote #1

I can’t think of a more mediocre human talent than George Bush. He obviously is a product of family advantage, and he’s the worst American President of all time Picture Quote #1

Growing up, my mother and grandparents often talked about our family’s Native American heritage. As a kid, I never thought to ask them for documentation - what kid would? Picture Quote #1

To one American family out of four, the idea of capitalism as a benign system of comfort , dignity , and personal advance is only a myth , or worse, a bitter mockery Picture Quote #1

Capitalism has improved the standard of living of the wage earners to an unprecedented extent. The average American family enjoys today amenities of which, only a hundred years ago, not even the richest nabobs dreamed Picture Quote #1

American farmers and ranchers deserve a USDA that will pursue supportive policies rather than seek their further harm Picture Quote #1

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American farmers, by making the commitment to grow more corn for ethanol, are at the top of the spear on the war against terrorism Picture Quote #1

What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering Picture Quote #1

The business is so international now; you’ll be working on an American film, and you’ll start chatting to someone, and it’s like: ‘Oh, you’re English, too.’ Picture Quote #1

The Road’ was my first American film, my first film in the snow. The first of everything. So, I was jumping into it, and that was pretty grueling Picture Quote #1

When I say that I am going to do an American film, I didn’t want to suddenly go off into a completely different world that which bears no relation to the style of filmmaking that I’m used to Picture Quote #1

I wrote and finished the script for ‘Man in the Middle’ two weeks after the September 11 bombing. It’s a very American film about an ex-diplomat based in the Middle East, a leader in the U.S. administration who now sells used cars in the Middle East Picture Quote #1

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Why, on my mother’s birthday, am I thinking about ‘Father Knows Best?’ At our house, mother knew best at least as often as father did, but then the title of the old sitcom, a homogenized portrait of American family life, was meant to be slightly sardonic. (American Quotes) When I was a kid I got so much help from the Church. When I was a kid, our family was so poor they couldn’t afford me to go to school, so there was an American family that send the money to the church to support my school fees. (American Quotes) Yes, it is long past time we get serious about tackling the nation’s ever-growing deficits. But the average American family drawn into serious debt cannot just threaten to stiff its creditors. It must cut its spending in the future, but also take responsibility for the debt incurred in the past. (American Quotes) According to the U.N., more than 2.7 billion people will face severe water shortages by 2025. Many social scientists predict that the next big wars will be over water. Nevertheless, the average American family blissfully consumes 300 gallons a day, when you add in watering the lawn and washing dishes, clothes, and cars. (American Quotes) Everything has changed in recent decades - the economy, technology, cultural attitudes, the demographics of the workforce, the role of women in society and the structure of the American family. It’s about time our laws caught up. We watch ‘Modern Family’ on television, but we’re still living by ‘Leave It To Beaver’ rules. (American Quotes) As a follower of Jesus, I am called to work for justice and reconciliation, and to be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. I plan to focus my future work on human rights and religious freedom - both domestic and international - as well as matters of the culture and the American family. (American Quotes) I was given the opportunity to write the kind of book that I wanted to write, rather than one that catalogues where I sang and what I sang and what I wore. I wanted to write a book about an American family, the family that has produced me. The longer I live, the more I realise the incredible support and love we were given as children. (American Quotes) My family is Native American, and I was raised with Native American ceremonies (American Quotes) My Norwegian family says, ‘You’re the most grounded American we’ve ever met.’ (American Quotes) We will never disarm any American who seeks to protect his or her family from fear and harm (American Quotes) The suburbs are the American dream, right? Living in a nice house, having a good job, a happy family. (American Quotes) Latin life is rich with warmth, family values and history. I want to bring that beauty into American homes. (American Quotes) I’m very pro-American - my entire family escaped poverty in Italy because they rightly believed in the American dream. (American Quotes) In 1986, when I was 21, I lived in Tokyo for four months, boarding with a Japanese family and working for an American company. (American Quotes) I liked St. Louis, when they were in the American League, because that was going home. I had all my family and friends there. (American Quotes) That is the heart and soul of the American dream, homeownership, the idea of being able to buy a house and start to build your family. (American Quotes) [Americans know] the traditional values of Islam, devotion to faith and good works, to family and society, are in harmony with the best of American ideals. (American Quotes) I think it’s very troubling to see the reality of where the American political establishment is going - into this big tent, which is one happy Demo-Republican family. (American Quotes) It is no longer an unwritten law of American capitalism that industry will attempt to maintain wages at a level that allows a single wage to support a family. (American Quotes) I can’t think of a more mediocre human talent than George Bush. He obviously is a product of family advantage, and he’s the worst American President of all time. (American Quotes) Growing up, my mother and grandparents often talked about our family’s Native American heritage. As a kid, I never thought to ask them for documentation - what kid would? (American Quotes) To one American family out of four, the idea of capitalism as a benign system of comfort , dignity , and personal advance is only a myth , or worse, a bitter mockery. (American Quotes) Capitalism has improved the standard of living of the wage earners to an unprecedented extent. The average American family enjoys today amenities of which, only a hundred years ago, not even the richest nabobs dreamed. (American Quotes) American farmers and ranchers deserve a USDA that will pursue supportive policies rather than seek their further harm. (American Quotes) American farmers, by making the commitment to grow more corn for ethanol, are at the top of the spear on the war against terrorism. (American Quotes) What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering. (American Quotes) The business is so international now; you’ll be working on an American film, and you’ll start chatting to someone, and it’s like: ‘Oh, you’re English, too.’ (American Quotes) The Road’ was my first American film, my first film in the snow. The first of everything. So, I was jumping into it, and that was pretty grueling. (American Quotes) When I say that I am going to do an American film, I didn’t want to suddenly go off into a completely different world that which bears no relation to the style of filmmaking that I’m used to. (American Quotes) I wrote and finished the script for ‘Man in the Middle’ two weeks after the September 11 bombing. It’s a very American film about an ex-diplomat based in the Middle East, a leader in the U.S. administration who now sells used cars in the Middle East. (American Quotes)

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