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Famous quotes containing the words united states, united and/or states:

“I have ever deemed it fundamental for the United States never to take active part in the quarrels of Europe. Their political interests are entirely distinct from ours. Their mutual jealousies, their balance of power, their complicated alliances, their forms and principles of government, are all foreign to us. They are nations of eternal war.”
—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

“The real charm of the United States is that it is the only comic country ever heard of.”
—H.L. (Henry Lewis)

“The mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation.”
—William McKinley (1843–1901)