These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

I think that both men Bush and Blair will be damned in history. Both men have made their respective countries the two most hated countries in the world.

We are not being arrogant or complacent when we are said that our country as a united nation has never in its entire history enjoyed such a confluence of encouraging possibilities.

India is a curious place that still preserves the past religions and its history. No matter how modern India becomes it is still very much an old country.

I don't see women and think of them as competition or with judgment. Women really move me. I feel connected to all kinds of women. I am angry because I think we've been mistreated throughout history in different countries including America. I admire women.

One of the consequences of the Iranian revolution has been an explosion of history. A country once known only from British consular reports and intrepid travelogues is now awash with historical documents letters diaries grainy video weblogs and secret police files of questionable authenticity.

As a state we are so uniquely positioned in so many ways. Our geography our placement in the country and our history positions us to be the state that propels energy efficiency as an industry.

Violence is a part of America. I don't want to single out rap music. Let's be honest. America's the most violent country in the history of the world that's just the way it is. We're all affected by it.

I just think it would be unrealistic to suggest we're going to eliminate every last domestic insurgent in Afghanistan. Certainly the history of the country would indicate that's not a very realistic objective and I think we have to have realistic objectives.

Young women today often have very little appreciation for the real battles that took place to get women where they are today in this country. I don't know how much history young women today know about those battles.

America is the greatest nation ever founded. The ideals are the greatest ever espoused in human history and we just need the country to live up to them. But what I worry about are the 1 million black men in the prison system.

No country in the history of the world has ever contributed more to humankind and accomplished more for its people in so brief a period of time as Israel has done since its relatively recent rebirth in 1948.

If you look at U.S. history through religious history there is very much a motif that shows the importance religion has played in the U.S. We're a very religious country and it affects the way we look at various political issues.

This is the greatest society in all of human history the greatest country ever. Many of the decisions being made in Washington today by both parties are threatening that greatness. And if we stay on this road we're on right now our children are going to be the first Americans ever to inherit a diminished country.

The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness.

Most foreign policies that history has marked highly in whatever country have been originated by leaders who were opposed by experts.

It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America.

The worst mistake of first contact made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal.

Nixon is one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time and lying out of both sides.

Our nation was created in ways that allow human potential to prosper and it created the greatest nation for people in the history of humanity. Now Obama is dismantling it because he has no appreciation for our greatness. In fact he resents it. He blames this country for whatever evils he sees around the world.

I don't believe in accidents. There are only encounters in history. There are no accidents.

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.

Those who weep for the happy periods which they encounter in history acknowledge what they want not the alleviation but the silencing of misery.

Generally speaking historically in this country the care of a child has been thought of as female business.