Quotes About Country

I am a big fan of the following priorities: first the country, then the party and then the person. I believe that this gives credibility and I want to be credible.

If we had our priorities straight as a country, we'd consider leaving fame behind a mark of wisdom and character.

President Biden's budget priorities are out of step with the challenges facing our country.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

The priority is to put bills on the president's desk that will move the country forward.

You make budget cuts based on what you want to accomplish. You have to decide what is our priority going forward as a country. You cannot do it on the backs of any one group of people... There has to be some balance.

Our priority will be to look after the interests of our own country and its citizens.

A lot of times, people say, 'You're so much like Loretta or Tammy Wynette.' But I feel kind of like one of the men. I'm like David Allan Coe. I've been to prison, man!

There was a time that human rights was not even an issue in this country. Then prisoners' rights became an issue.

We know gang members are pouring across the border and filling up our prisons. We have a huge drug problem in this country now in places that never had an opiate problem. Why is that? Because this is brought in - because we do not have a border.

I could have bought a pristine part of Tanzania. But I saw a beautiful mountain, game that could come back, and country that could be rich again.

There is a growing consensus in the private sector that companies can and should take action to address the problem of gun violence in our country.

Of course, for me, having served 22 years in the military and to have the opportunity to continue to serve my country is a great honor and is a privilege. So that's what makes it special each and every day.

If I am honored to serve as first lady, I will use that wonderful privilege to try to help people in our country who need it the most. One of the many causes dear to my heart is helping children and women.

One of the great joys of my job is having the privilege of meeting people from all across the country and hearing their stories.

It was a privilege to pray with Governor Romney - for his family and our country.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

There can be no greater privilege in life than to be chosen to lead your country.

Serving as President of the United States is a privilege that is afforded to few in our country.

It's a great privilege to be asked to help the country - even if it occasionally comes with some degree of criticism.

It's a privilege to be able to play a host country in a host nation, because it's just that much bigger and these are the type of games that we love.

I am privileged to have the kind of platform I do and the kind of support I do. A lot of women in this country don't have that.

A privilege may not be a right, but, under the constitution of the country, I do not gather that any broad distinction is drawn between the rights and the privileges that were enjoyed and that were taken away.

My greatest responsibility is to acknowledge the mistakes and the shortcomings of the country in which I live, to acknowledge my privileges, and to try to make it a better place.