“As the nation watches, Democrats and Republicans should reflect the interspersed character of America itself. Perhaps, by sitting with each other for one night, we will begin to rekindle that common spark that brought us here from 50 different states and widely diverging backgrounds to serve the public good.” ShouldDifferentStatesCharacterAmericaNightNationsCommonWatchesRepublicanSittingDemocratBackgroundsSparksOne NightPublic Good Author:Mark Udall
“I think all races are represented in America much more than in many other places, but it's also nice to remind people about that ethnic mix. I would like to see more black models and women from different ethnic backgrounds, but I also think that when you are casting, you just choose the most beautiful girl you can find.” PeopleThinkingDifferentAmericaBeautifulGirlBlackRaceNiceModelsBackgroundsCastingBeautiful GirlEthnic Background Author:Diane von Furstenberg
“America stands unique in the world: the only country not founded on race but on a way, an ideal. Not in spite of but because of our polyglot background, we have had all the strength in the world. That is the American way.” WorldWayCountryAmericaRaceUniqueIdealsBackgroundsSpiteIdealismPolyglots Book:Ronald Reagan Source: Ronald Reagan
“It's like in most parts of America, where there was industry and there is no longer; there is cynicism mixed with sarcasm and some optimism. That's how my background influenced my comedy.” AmericaComedyIndustryOptimismBackgroundsSarcasmCynicism Author:Jim Gaffigan
“He's a tremendous breath of fresh air. The things he [Pope Francis] has done in a short period of time: the fact that he does not live in a huge papal mansion and just dropped by in the dining room where ordinary people have meals. You think of his background, where he didn't use limousines in South America, that he used public transport. I'm so, so thrilled that he is there at this crucial moment in the history of our world.” PeopleThinkingWorldDoeDoneMomentsFactsUseAmericaUsedRoomsAirHugePeriodsOrdinaryBreathsSouthBackgroundsMealsOur WorldCrucialPopeOrdinary PeopleTransportMansionsDiningFresh AirSouth AmericaDining RoomsLimousinesCrucial Moments Author:Desmond Tutu