Free nations of the world cannot allow Taiwan, a beacon of democracy, to be subdued by an authoritarian China.
But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present.
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There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country.
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deep in the heart of Texas,
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deep in the heart of Texas.
deep in the heart of Texas,
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1When a Texan gets knocked off a horse, he gets right back on. That is the second most important thing about bein' a Texan, right after thinkin' you're better than everybody else.
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And I've got every slow dance saved
Besides the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway
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We commend Taiwan for being one of the freest societies in the world.
Nancy Pelosi - August 2022
In the past months since February 24th, we had to realize that aggressive rhetoric can lead to dangerous actions. China's rhetoric about Taiwan is concerning.
Annalena Baerbock - August 2022
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
As a veteran, I know firsthand the satisfaction there is in defending the democracy you so strongly believe in, but I can also attest to the trauma encountered from combat on the battlefield.
I hate pride, but if I were going to be proud of anything it would have to be something I'd done myself. Race pride is kind of stupid.
Jewish communities are warning their members to avoid specific places for their own safety - today, here in Germany, almost 80 years after the Holocaust.
Robert Habeck - November 2023
Putin has started a war because he can't stand individual freedoms of the people. Because Ukraine has become a threat to his dictatorship with their longing for freedom. Dictators fear freedom. That's why he must not be successful with this war, because that would mean that dictators can attack freedom.
Robert Habeck - Juni 2022
If Putin were to win this war, what sign would that be for other dictators in the world like Xi, like the Chinese President? So therefore Ukraine has to win this war.
Annalena Baerbock - September 2023
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Annalena Baerbock - August 2023
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In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States.
Donald Trump - November 2022
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Olaf Scholz - December 2023
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Olaf Scholz - Oktober 2023
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier - December 2023
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John F. Kennedy - June 1963
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All I say is: China, China, China!
Kurt Georg Kiesinger - September 1969
There can be neither today without yesterday nor tomorrow without today.
Our republic is a responsible nuclear state that, as we made clear before, will not use nuclear weapons first unless aggressive hostile forces use nuclear weapons to invade on our sovereignty.
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
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Winston Churchill (on his 75th birthday)
2I believe in Europe. I am convinced by Europe. Not only as a heritage from the past, but as hope and a vision for the future.
Angela Merkel (as Chancellor of Germany) - July 2020, Speech at the European Parliament
2Democracy isn't just there. We have to work for it together - every day.
Angela Merkel - October 2021, during the 31st Day of German Unity
1I said "yes".
Olaf Scholz - December 2021, about being sworn in as 9th Chancellor of Germany
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