“In the two centuries that have passed since 1776, millions upon millions of Americans have worked and taken up arms when necessary to make that dream a reality. We can be extremely proud of what they have accomplished. Today, we are the world's oldest republic. We are at peace. Our Nation and our way of life endure. We are free.” WorldWayTwoDreamRealityTodayAmericaNationsFreedomMillionsTakenCenturyArmsProudEndureAccomplishedRepublicAmerican DreamBe Proud Author:Gerald R. Ford
“The people around whom I've lived most of my life, they're similar. They have same expectations of life that aren't exaggerated, they could be accomplished, they could get what they want. But they could not, too. It's not to be taken for granted. Even getting by, and being satisfied, barely, is hard.” PeopleWantHardTakenExpectationsSatisfiedGrantedAccomplishedExaggeratedTaken For Granted Author:Steven Conrad