Quotes About Citizenship

In a world of inhumanity, war and terrorism, American citizenship is a very precious possession.

As a 4-star admiral, I visited over a hundred U.S. embassies all around the world, and I never failed to see lines of locals seeking visas to our nation.

If we want to preserve the foundation of our democracy, it's vital that we find common ground that allows us to work for the greater good of this nation. This does not mean giving up our values. This does not mean swallowing a bitter compromise.

The desire from those abroad to join our ranks is overwhelming. Tens of millions have applied for the limited amount of diversity visas available every year, illustrating the demand and need to maintain this vital path to American citizenship.

Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society.

No sane person enjoys paying tax... money, after all, is a very nice thing to have. But it's the price we all pay for so many vital things in this country - and those of us lucky enough to have a bit more should be proud to be paying a little bit more as well.

I would rather be without a state than without a voice.

If I'm elected president, I'll make people's voice the foundation of policymaking.

Without democracy, we are voiceless subjects. But with it, we are citizens armed with the power to change our destinies.

Everybody has a say, everybody has a voice, because everyone that comes to the House had about 750,000 people they're representing . And you want those voices heard.

In the 21st century, the countries that thrive will be the ones where citizens know their voices will be heard because the institutions are transparent.

I believe we have a responsibility, even if our job is to lead a nonprofit organization, as private citizens to be good citizens and to make our voices heard.

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.

Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal.

When Pearl Harbor was bombed, young Japanese-Americans, like all young Americans, rushed to their draft board to volunteer to fight for our country. That act of patriotism was answered with a slap in the face. We were denied service and categorized as enemy non-alien.

You need a certain standard of literacy, moral and ethical values, to be able to run a one man, one vote system.

To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected, if its performance is possible.

I believe with all my heart that America remains 'the great idea' that inspires the world. It is a privilege to be born here. It is an honor to become a citizen here. It is a gift to raise your family here, to vote here, and to live here.

The right to vote is the easiest of all rights to grant.

I don't follow politics; it doesn't interest me. So why should I vote?

If you can't put your values into your vote, we don't have a democracy.

People who don't vote have no line of credit with people who are elected and thus pose no threat to those who act against our interests.

As an American citizen, one has to vote. If we don't vote, we're not doing our part. We'll become some sort of oligarchy.

I became a Republican in 1951, the first year I could vote.