“Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world.” WorldCountryThis WorldExpressionCommitmentVotingVoting Day Author:Sharon Salzberg
“In other countries, congenital introverts simply remain introverts all their lives, neither advancing nor retreating, but America's commitment to extroversion as a national art form can abrade some naturally aloof personalities until they flower into deadly nightshade.” ArtCountryAmericaFormFlowerPersonalityCommitmentOther CountriesIntrovertAdvancingAloof Author:Florence King
“The WWII generation shares so many common values: duty, honor, country, personal responsibility and the marriage vow " For better or for worse--it was the last generation in which, broadly speaking, marriage was a commitment and divorce was not an option” CountryLastsValuesCommonResponsibilityGenerationsShareDutyHonorCommitmentDivorceVowWwiiPersonal ResponsibilityMarriage Vows Author:Tom Brokaw
“Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.” WorldWayEndsCountryShowsJusticePovertyGenerationsCommitmentTradeSignificantDevelopingThis GenerationEnding PovertyDeveloped CountryGlobal Poverty Author:Nelson Mandela
“The rapidly evolving global economy demands a dynamic and creative workforce. The arts and its related businesses are responsible for billions of dollars in cultural exports for this country. It is imperative that we continue to support the arts and arts education both on the national and local levels. The strength of every democracy is measured by its commitment to the arts.” ArtCountryLevelsEducationSupportEconomyCreativeDemocracyDemandCommitmentResponsibleDollarsBillionsLocalsEvolveRelatedImperativesCarpe DiemCreative WorkGlobal EconomyWorkforceArt EducationMusic Education Author:Charles Segars
“I go to Malawi twice a year. It's where two of my children were adopted from, and I have a lot of projects there that I go and check up on and children who I look after. It's sort of a commitment that I've made to this country and the hundreds of thousands of children there who have been orphaned by AIDS.” YearsLooksChildrenHas BeensMadeTwoCountryProjectsCommitmentAidsChecksMy ChildrenAdoptedHivMalawi Author:Madonna Ciccone
“Eid is a time of joy, after a season of fasting and prayer and reflection. Each year, the end of Ramadan means celebration and thanksgiving for millions of Americans. And your joy during this season enriches the life of our great country. This year, Eid is celebrated at the same time as Hanukkah and Advent. So it's a good time for people of these great faiths, Islam, Judaism and Christianity, to remember how much we have in common: devotion to family, a commitment to care for those in need, a belief in God and His justice, and the hope for peace on earth.” PeopleNeedsYearsMeanEndsCountryInspirationCareEarthRememberJoyBeliefJusticePrayerCommonChristianityMillionsReflectionCommitmentSeasonsIslamDevotionGood TimesCelebrationJudaismPeace On EarthFastingBelief In GodAdventGreat CountryGreat FaithThose In NeedRamadanHanukkahIslam Is Peace Author:George W. Bush
“I think that if the political and social movement groups and organizations that operate in this country today had the same kind of energetic commitment that the medical marijuana people have, many things could change in this country.” PeopleIfsThinkingKindCountryTodayPoliticalSocialGroupsMovementCommitmentOrganizationMedicalMarijuanaEnergeticSocial MovementsMedical Marijuana Author:John Trudell
“I can imagine no more important contribution to our country's future than a long-term commitment to improving urban K-12 public schools.” LongI CanImportantCountrySchoolTermImagineCommitmentOur CountryLong TermContributionUrbanImprovingPublic SchoolImportant Contributions Author:Eli Broad
“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” CountryEnjoyLinesMilitaryProtectDeserveCommitmentDedicatedVeteranVeterans DayInspirational MilitaryOur VeteransMilitary ServiceHonoring VeteransHonoring Our VeteransVeterans Day Thank YouGreat Veterans DayThank A VeteranThank You VeteranVeterans Day InspirationalVeterans Day PoemsHappy Veterans DayVeteran AppreciationFunny Veterans DayVeterans Day AppreciationUs VeteransVeteran MemorialVeterans And FreedomChristian Veterans DayThanking Our VeteransVeterans BraveryWounded Veterans Author:Judd Gregg
“As the young leaders of tomorrow, you have the passion and energy and commitment to make a difference. What I'd like to really urge you do is to have a global vision. Go beyond your country; go beyond your national boundaries” CountryYoungPassionEnergyDifferencesLeaderVisionYouthTomorrowCommitmentBoundariesMaking A DifferenceUrgesLeaders Of TomorrowYoung Leaders Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Culture is the heritage of us all. some may be more interested than others in the treasures of the past, but no one can fail to take a pride in his country's participation in the story of mankind, as represented in carvings, sculpture, music, paintings and the other arts. And there is a personal commitment to this, for no man can really say he is alone: we are all joined through our identity, with the cultures which are part of the mainstream of life” MenMayArtCountryStoriesPastCultureFailingMankindIdentityPaintingPrideCommitmentTreasureHeritageMainstreamParticipationSculptureCarving Author:Simon Kapwepwe
“People with mental problems are our neighbors. They are members of our congregations, members of our families; they are everywhere in this country. If we ignore their cries for help, we will be continuing to participate in the anguish from which those cries for help come. A problem of this magnitude will not go away. Because it will not go away, and because of our spiritual commitments, we are compelled to take action.” PeopleIfsCountryHelpingProblemActionSpiritualCryMembersCommitmentMental HealthNeighborOur FamilyGoing AwayContinuingAnguishCompelledMagnitudeCongregation Author:Rosalynn Carter
“I've called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act to help end discrimination to help end discrimination against same-sex couples in this country. Now, I want to add we have a duty to uphold existing law, but I believe we must do so in a way that does not exacerbate old divides. And fulfilling this duty in upholding the law in no way lessens my commitment to reversing this law. I've made that clear.” WayWantBelieveDoeMadeEndsCountryHelpingLawI BelieveSexClearDutyCoupleGayCommitmentAddCongressDefenseDiscriminationDividesFulfillingGay Rights Author:Barack Obama
“This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakeable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are.” PeopleCountryStatesGovernmentAmericaChurchReligiousPrinciplesEssentialsCommitmentTreatedWelcomePresidentialWho We AreReligious Freedom Author:Barack Obama
“Part of the problem with extreme patriotism is that it makes the support of one's country and its policies unconditional. Moderate patriots, on the other hand, see that taking morality seriously requires that our commitment to our country be conditional in two ways. First, the actions or policies of a government must be worthy of support or, at least, must not be serious violations of morality. When nations behave immorally, patriots need not support them.” WayNeedsFirstsTwoCountryProblemHandsGovernmentActionNationsSupportPolicySeriousMoralityCommitmentExtremesWorthyOur CountryBehavePatriotismPatriotUnconditionalModeratesViolationTwo WaysConditional Author:Stephen Nathanson
“We can find common qualities and common values that have made Britain the country it is. Our belief in tolerance and liberty which shines through British history. Our commitment to fairness, fair play and civic duty.” MadeCountryPlayValuesBeliefCommonQualityLibertyDutyCommitmentFairsShiningBritishToleranceBritainFairnessCivicsBritish HistoryCivic DutyFair Play Author:Gordon Brown
“Certainly these are not easy times. But history does not contain very many easy times. Years from now, we will look back at this moment--when we worked to reclaim our country--and our children will ask us how we contributed to this mighty undertaking. Our story should be one of patriotic people who beat back the onslaught of radicalism with courage and commitment.” PeopleShouldYearsLooksChildrenDoeCountryMomentsStoriesAsksEasyBeatsCommitmentOur ChildrenOur CountryPatrioticUndertakingsRadicalism Author:Laura Ingraham
“Similarly, establishing a firm timeline for bringing our troops home could accelerate the development of Iraqi security forces and deepen their commitment to defending their own country and their own government.” CountryHomeGovernmentForceSecurityDevelopmentCommitmentFirmTroopsAccelerateOur TroopsTimelinesSecurity Forces Author:Peter DeFazio
“I think clearly the United States, as well as other western nations, should stand by their commitments to human rights and democracy and should try to influence other countries to move in that direction.” ThinkingShouldTryingHumansWellsCountryStatesMovingNationsUnitedUnited StatesDemocracyRightsInfluenceCommitmentWesternHuman RightsOther Countries Author:Samuel P. Huntington
“Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity.” WellsImportantCountryChristianValuesStrongResponsibilityEthicsCommitmentImportant ThingsCharityOur CountryIndividualismWork EthicExceptionalPersonal ResponsibilityChristian ValuesStrong Work Ethic Author:Jim DeMint
“We must remain steadfast in our commitment to our troops, and to those fighting for a free and democratic Iraq because freedom makes our country and the world a safer place.” WorldCountryFightingCommitmentDemocraticIraqOur CountryTroopsSteadfastOur TroopsSteadfastness Author:Chris Chocola
“On this International Day of UN Peacekeepers, let us pay tribute to the men and women from countries across the world who serve selflessly, tirelessly and fearlessly in UN peacekeeping operations. Let us remember the heroes who have laid down their lives in lands far from their own in the service of peace. And let us reaffirm our commitment to building a world free from the scourge of war.” MenWorldWarCountryRememberPayLandBuildingHe ManHeroMen And WomenCommitmentInternationalOperationsTributeScourgePeacekeepingPeacekeepers Author:Kofi Annan
“Our country, the United States of America, may be the worlds largest economy and the worlds only superpower, but we stretch ourselves dangerously thin by taking on commitments like Iraq with only a motley band of allies to share the burden.” WorldMayCountryStatesAmericaUnitedUnited StatesEconomyShareBandCommitmentIraqBurdenOur CountryAlliesUnited States Of AmericaSuperpower Author:John Spratt