“Obama ran on a platform of unmitigated optimism - a promise to usher in a brighter day for America. But there could hardly be a greater contrast between his pledge and his performance in office, between his commitment to the nation and his current abandonment of all hope.” AmericaNationsGreaterPromiseOfficeCommitmentOptimismPerformancesCurrentsRanContrastPlatformsAbandonmentPledgeBrighterBrighter Days Author:David Limbaugh
“Because of my filming commitments in America, you have to sign contracts where you can't change your physical appearance.” AmericaCommitmentAppearanceContractsCan't ChangePhysical Appearance Author:Rebel Wilson
“America's greatness has been the greatness of a free people who shared certain moral commitments. Freedom without moral commitment is aimless and promptly self-destructive.” PeopleHas BeensSelfAmericaCertainFreedomMoralGreatnessCommitmentDestructiveSelf Destructive Author:John W. Gardner
“I wish more of us could understand that our increasing isolation, no matter how much it seems to express pride and self-affirmation, is not the answer to our problems. Rather, the answer is a revival of our ancient commitment to God, who rules over all the peoples of the world and exalts no one over any other, and to the moral and spiritual values which were once legendary in America. We must reach out our hand in friendship both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy.” WorldSelfMatterProblemHandsSeemsWould BeAmericaSpiritualValuesWishAnswersMoralEnemyPrideCommitmentAncientIsolationReach OutAffirmationRevivalCommitment To GodLegendarySpiritual ValuesSelf Affirmation Author:Arthur Ashe
“America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” PeopleWorldMindStoriesAmericaRememberValuesNationsCan DoWealthJusticeLibertyStruggleSacrificeCitizensCommitmentProsperityPursuitWho We AreIndivisibleLiberty And JusticeEquality For AllJustice For AllOne Nation Under GodLiberty And Justice For All Author:Barack Obama
“As President, I'll invest in renewable energies like wind power, solar power, and the next generation of homegrown biofuels. That's how America is going to free itself from our dependence on foreign oil not through short-term gimmicks, but through a real, long-term commitment to transform our energy sector.” LongRealAmericaNextEnergyPresidentTermGenerationsWindCommitmentOilLong TermDependenceNext GenerationShort TermRenewable EnergyGimmicksSolar PowerForeign OilBiofuelsHomegrownWind Power Author:Barack Obama
“In America people have this funny idea about enlightenment and money. Money expresses a level of commitment. Studying enlightenment is like going to a university.” PeopleIdeasAmericaLevelsStudyBuddhismEnlightenmentCommitmentUniversityBuddhistEtiquette Author:Frederick Lenz
“I felt that America's duty was not to try to do everything itself, but to foster a sense of commitment that would bring out the best in every country.” TryingCountryAmericaFeltPolicyDutyCommitmentForeign Policy Author:Madeleine Albright
“We need major investments for rebuilding the infrastructure of America in a very forward-looking way that reduces our dependence on foreign oil. It is a commitment to innovation, to science, to keep America number one and competitive and grow our manufacturing base.” WayNeedsAmericaGrowsNumbersMajorsCommitmentInnovationInvestmentOilDependenceInfrastructureManufacturingRebuildingForeign Oil Author:Nancy Pelosi
“I believe the United States of America must remain a standard bearer in the conduct of war. That is what makes us different from those whom we fight. That is a source of our strength. That is why I prohibited torture. That is why I ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed. And that is why I have reaffirmed America's commitment to abide by the Geneva conventions. We lose ourselves when we compromise the very ideals that we fight to defend.” BelieveDifferentWarStatesAmericaFightingI BelieveLosesUnitedUnited StatesSourceStandardsCommitmentIdealsPrisonCompromiseTortureConventionsUnited States Of AmericaGenevaGuantanamoGuantanamo BayGeneva Convention Author:Barack Obama
“As crucial as religion has been and is to the life of the nation, America's unifying force has never been a specific faith, but a commitment to freedom - not least freedom of conscience.” Has BeensAmericaForceNationsConscienceCommitmentCrucialUnifying Author:Jon Meacham