In this remarkable time for the world, I refuse to believe it’s time to stop believing in the possibilities of our remarkable country. I refuse to accept the downsizing of the American Dream. I refuse to bet against American entrepreneurial spirit and American ingenuity. The competition’s tough, and it requires us to be tougher - tough-minded, never hard hearted.

John Kerry

America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.

Harry Truman

After all, the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with producing, buying, selling, investing, and prospering in the world.

Calvin Coolidge

What we need are critical lovers of America — patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.

Hubert Humphrey