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“Henry, this isn't about us. I mean it is, but they don't define you by the button you wear. They define you by what you do, by what your actions say about you. And coming here, despite your parents, says a lot to them- and me. And they're Americans first. They don't see you as the enemy. They see you as a person.”

Quote by Jamie Ford

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Jamie Ford is an American author born on July 9, 1968. His works often focus on family, history, and identity, and have gained popularity among readers. more

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