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Have you ever watched someone become American? Last week, at a nat

Have you ever watched someone become American? Last week, at a national citizenship conference I organize, thirty immigrants from 17 countries swore an oath and became citizens of the United States. It was a stirring experience for the hundreds of people in the room. – Eric Liu

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My grandfather was a general in the Nationalist Chinese Air Force during World War II, and I grew up hearing the pilot stories and seeing pictures of him in uniform. – Eric Liu

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True fans of the Constitution, like true fans of the national pastime, acknowledge the critical role of human judgment in making tough calls. We dont expect flawless interpretation. We expect good faith. We demand honesty. – Eric Liu

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Throughout this countrys history there have of course been systematic efforts to create an official underclass. – Eric Liu

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But beginners to the World Economics Forum have to understand there is no single Davos experience, and there is no single Davos community either. There are numerous tribes who interact only at a minimal level. – Evan Davis

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Past experience with fiscal austerity at home and overseas strongly suggests that it is best for the economys long-run performance to restrain government spending rather than raise taxes. – Mark Zandi

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Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience. – Miguel de Cervantes

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