“American influence in the world is certainly considerable, but the United States does not control, directly or indirectly, the politics and economics of other societies, as empires have always done, save for a few special cases that turn out to be the exceptions that prove the rule.” WorldDoeStatesDoneTurnsUnitedCasesUnited StatesInfluenceSpecialProveEconomicsEmpiresExceptionPolitics And Economics Book:The Case for Goliath: How America Acts as the World's Government in the Source: The Case for Goliath: How America Acts as the World's Government in the
“I'm proud of our country that we elected Barack Obama. I mean, it says something about us nationally. You know, it's kind of like crowning your checker when you get to the end of your checker board. Here's another thing that says America's special: Barack Obama, president of the United States.” KnowsKindMeanEndsCountryStatesAmericaPresidentUnitedUnited StatesSpecialProudOur CountryBarackBoards Author:Tom Coburn
“My tax return in the United States has to be kept on a special computer because their normal computers can't deal with the numbers. So I am constantly getting these notices telling me I haven't paid something when really it is just on the wrong computer.” StatesUnitedDealsNumbersUnited StatesSpecialHavensReturnTaxesNormalComputerPaidTax Returns Author:Bill Gates
“No man who enters upon the office to which I have succeeded can fail to recognize how every president of the United States has placed special reliance upon his faith in God. Every president has taken comfort and courage when toldthat the Lord 'will be with thee. He will not fail thee nor forsake thee. Fear not-neither be thou dismayed.' Each of our presidents in his own way has placed a special trust in God. Those who were strongest intellectually were also strongest spiritually.” MenWayStatesPresidentUnitedLordUnited StatesTakenFailingSpecialComfortOfficeTheeStrongestTrust In GodFaith In GodRelianceFear NotForsakeDismayed Author:John F. Kennedy
“Would a special relationship between the United States and the British Commonwealth be inconsistent with our overriding loyalty to the world organization?” WorldStatesUnitedUnited StatesSpecialOrganizationBritishLoyaltyInconsistentCommonwealthSpecial Relationship Author:Lord Randolph Churchill
“Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power rolethat is, a role apart from Europe, based on a special relationship with the United States, on being the head of the Commonwealthis about to be played out. Her Majesty's Government is now attempting, wisely in my opinion, to re-enter Europe.” StatesGovernmentFoundLostUnitedOpinionRolesUnited StatesSpecialEuropeBritainEmpiresAttemptingMajestyGreat BritainSpecial RelationshipPlayas Author:Dean Acheson
“Believe it or not, entertainment is part of our American diplomacy, it is part of what makes us exceptional, part of what makes us such a world power. Hundreds of millions of people may never set foot in the United States, but thanks to you, they've experienced a small part of what makes our country special. They've learned something about our values. We have shaped a world culture through you...in a way that has made the world better.” PeopleWorldWayBelieveMayMadeCountryStatesValuesCultureUnitedMillionsUnited StatesFeetSpecialEntertainmentOur CountryThanksDiplomacyExceptionalSmall PartsWorld Power Author:Barack Obama
“Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romneys is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play a special role in history, its Constitution divinely inspired.” StatesPlayBeliefUnitedRolesUnited StatesSpecialConstitutionInspiredChosenPresidentialCandidatesRomneyHighlightsPresidential CandidateChosen By God Author:Jodi Kantor
“To represent the United States in international competition is special recognition that not many players receive and I am really looking forward to helping USA Basketball regain its status in international basketball.” StatesHelpingUnitedUnited StatesPlayerSpecialBasketballCompetitionInternationalRecognitionUsaLooking Forward Author:Jermaine O'Neal
“No man who enters upon the office to which I have succeeded can fail to recognize how every president of the United States has placed special reliance upon his faith in God.” MenStatesPresidentUnitedUnited StatesFailingSpecialOfficeFaith In GodReliance Author:John F. Kennedy