Quote by Adlai Stevenson
America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political a

America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact – the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality. – Adlai Stevenson

Other quotes by Adlai Stevenson

Do not… regard the critics as questionable patriots. What were Washington and Jefferson and Adams but profound critics of the colonial status quo? – Adlai Stevenson

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Patriotism
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Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. – Adlai Stevenson

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The New Dealers have all left Washington to make way for the car dealers. – Adlai Stevenson

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Other Quotes from
Independence Day
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I love my freedom. I love my America. – Jessi Lane Adams

Let freedom never perish in your hands. – Joseph Addison

That which distinguishes this day from all others is that then both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges. – John Burroughs, Journal

Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have. – Harry Emerson Fosdick

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Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him. – James Allen

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For movies to get greenlit solely based on the success of other movies that have a lot of women in them? Its so ridiculous to me. – Kristen Wiig

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