„I am now more convinced than ever that the United States — better than any other nation — can meet successfully whatever the future might bring.These last four years have made me more certain than ever of the inner strength of our country — the unchanging value of our principles and ideals, the stability of our political system, the ingenuity and the decency of our people.“

— Jimmy Carter

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„Despite all the divisions and discord within our democracy, I see the grit and determination and common goodness of the American people every single day –- and that makes me more confident than ever about our country’s future.“
— Barack Obama
„Within our country, ultimate decisions are made through democratic means, which tend to moderate radical or ill-advised proposals. Constrained and inspired by historic constitutional principles, our nation has endeavored for more than two hundred years to follow the now almost universal ideals of freedom, human rights, and justice for all.“
— Jimmy Carter
„We can never say it enough. The United States and the United Kingdom enjoy a truly special relationship. We celebrate a common heritage. We cherish common values.... Above all, our alliance thrives because it advances our common interests.... When the United States and the United Kingdom stand together, our people—and people around the world—are more secure and they are more prosperous. In short, the United States has no closer ally and no stronger partner than Great Britain.“
— Barack Obama
„Today, the United States of America is changing its relationship with the people of Cuba.In the most significant changes in our policy in more than fifty years, we will end an outdated approach that, for decades, has failed to advance our interests, and instead we will begin to normalize relations between our two countries.“
— Barack Obama
„It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.“
— Marcus Aurelius
„What happens to people that love each other?''I suppose they have whatever they have and they are more fortunate than others. Then one of them gets the emptiness for ever.“
— Ernest Hemingway