Quotes about Americans

130 quotes about Americans

When bad Americans die, they go to America...

When bad Americans die, they go to America...

Quote by Oscar Wilde about americans

An American of the present day reading his Sunday newspaper in a state of lazy collapse is one of the most perfect symbols of the triumph of quantity over quality that the world has yet seen.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about americans

If quantitatively the American achievement is impressive, ...

If quantitatively the American achievement is impressive, qualitatively it is somewhat less satisfying.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about americans

One of our federal judges said, not long ago, that what...

One of our federal judges said, not long ago, that what the American people need is ten per cent of thought and ninety per cent of action.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about americans

I've wanted somehow to convey to you the sensations - the atmospheric pressure, you might say - of what it is to be seriously a long-term prisoner in an American prison.

Quote by Jack Henry Abbott about americans

American Idol has taken over my whole life.

American Idol has taken over my whole life.

Quote by Paula Abdul about americans

American families be warned, if the White House doesn't...

American families be warned, if the White House doesn't send your jobs overseas, they'll send your kids.

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the...

Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

Every year thousands of Americans mistakenly refer to...

Every year thousands of Americans mistakenly refer to Cinco de Mayo as Mexico's Independence Day.

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

I have always strived to vote in a way that is in the...

I have always strived to vote in a way that is in the best interest of all Americans.

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land that now constitutes the United States. They have helped develop the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and separation of powers that form the foundation of the United States...

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

Products made in China are cheap through the exploitation of the workforce. Every time we shop, we are driving the nail further into the coffin of American manufacturing jobs.

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

The American people depend on these federal employees to process, investigate, and adjudicate applications for immigration rights and benefits in a timely and thorough manner.

Quote by Joe Baca about americans

Randy mentioned that we were going to collaborate...

Randy mentioned that we were going to collaborate together, which we are, provided that there's time in between the next American Idol.

Quote by Paula Abdul about americans

During 1866 and 1922, Native Americans and black soldiers...

During 1866 and 1922, Native Americans and black soldiers often intermingled in the American west, on the frontier.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about americans

I felt that a number of people might have questioned my...

I felt that a number of people might have questioned my loyalty, but I continue to be a patriotic American.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about americans

I think black Americans expect too much from individual...

I think black Americans expect too much from individual black Americans in terms of changing the status quo.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about americans

I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being...

I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about americans

And over time, I think, as Iraqi security capacity...

And over time, I think, as Iraqi security capacity builds, you'll see American and coalition presence there decline.

Quote by John Abizaid about americans

Of course to Americans the term outsiders means outside...

Of course to Americans the term outsiders means outside Iraq. But to an Iraqi it means someone not from this local area.

Quote by John Abizaid about americans

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