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country jobs military
I do have things I would like to see adopted on behalf of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people: they include the right to marry the individual of our choice; the right to serve in the military to defend our country; and the right to a job based solely on our own qualifications. I acknowledge that this is an agenda, but I do not think that any self-respecting radical in history would have considered advocating people's rights to get married, join the army, and earn a living as a terribly inspiring revolutionary platform. Barney Frank
country thinking people
I really like to discover a new culture, a new country, a new rhythm of living. I really, really like that. I think that's the most enriching thing, for my nature, because I like the psychology of people. Audrey Tautou
country children simple
A child is a child in any country, whatever the politics. Let's get down to basics. That's what a child forces you to do. Nothing else much matters, there is no complicated diplomacy, when a child is starving. It's simple. And we'd better do something about it. For our sakes, too. That is, if we want to continue to call ourselves human. Audrey Hepburn
country flower passion
In Holland and Belgium, and afterwards in England, my happiest moments were in the country. I've always had a passion for the outdoors, for trees, for birds and flowers.
country fear exit
Afraid is a country with no exit visas ... Audre Lorde
country heterosexuality-is racism
I stand here as a black lesbian feminist, having been invited to comment within the only panel at this conference where the input of black feminists and lesbians is represented. What this says about the vision of this conference is sad, in a country where racism, sexism and homophobia are inseparable. . . .
country hard-work doctors
Every culture feels like their parents are the most stringent as far as, "We came to this country to work hard, we want you to be a doctor or a lawyer." Ato Essandoh
country eye trying
I'm trying to see my own country with fresh eyes.
country writing outsiders
It was very difficult to write about my own country, because I have always been the outsider looking in.
country unique perception
The UN's unique legitimacy flows from a universal perception that it pursues a larger purpose than the interests of one country or a small group of countries. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
country mean bihar
Global interdependence today means that economic disasters in developing countries could create a backlash on developed countries.
country song weather
At least, not in this country,' she added after a moment's thought. 'In China it's a little different. Once I saw a Chinaman in Shanghai. His ears were so big he could use them for a raincoat. When it rained, he just crept in under his ears and was warm and snug as could be. Not that the ears had such a rattling good time of it, you understand. If it was specially bad weather, he'd invite friends and acquaintances to pitch camp under his ears too. There they sat, singing their sorrowful songs while it poured down outside. Astrid Lindgren
country political ready
I never thought that I could reach such a high political position. But I have always been ready to serve my country. Atifete Jahjaga
country ready
But I have always been ready to serve my country.
country giving chance
It is a positive change that our country and other countries in the region are making by giving a chance to women.
country revolution haves-and-have-nots
This country's going to have a revolution if something doesn't happen the haves and have - nots. Arthur Rock
country beach sleep
Now I am an outcast. I loathe my country. The best thing for me is a drunken sleep on the beach. Arthur Rimbaud
country unique doubt
At the end of the day, there is no doubt that the unique spirit embodied by this country has worked, not just to make the world safer, but to make it better. Armstrong Williams
country democracy
A global democracy works only when countries trust one another.
country sex two
There are two sayings that are familiar in every news room across the country: 1) sex sells; 2) if it bleeds it leads.
country dad father
Young people know how important it is for dads to be involved in their lives. As I travel the country and talk with students, some of them tell me that their lives would be totally different if their father was around. Arne Duncan
country disappointment airplane
It is such a disappointment in American political reaction and actions. When some of our politicians are flying around the country in private airplanes all the time, using public services as their mode of private transportation, and then criticizing us who are in business. Arnold Palmer
country play challenges
When you play by the rules, defy mental demons, overcome every challenge, and enjoy a walk in the country at the same time - that's being alive.
country spring golf
I was playing golf in Palm Springs and after a round I asked the waitress in a restaurant to bring me a glass of iced tea and lemonade. A lady sitting nearby heard me and asked the waitress to bring her a "Palmer," too. The name caught on and the beverage quickly spread around the country.
country opportunity land
There are many people abroad who want to help, who want to invest. We will give them the red-carpet treatment. We want them to realize that this is a land of opportunity. It always has been so, but we never allowed foreign investment to come into this country. Antonis Samaras
country party third-parties
I cannot allow a third party to decide on my country's future.
country doe access
Other countries have access to the markets, whereas Greece does not. Therefore, we have to get liquidity through the ECB.
country faces critical-moments
I am fully aware of the critical moments we face as a country.
country mean expression
In a novel, my feelings and sense of outrage can find a broader means of expression which would be more symbolic and applicable to many European countries. Antonio Tabucchi
country war world
I was born in the Second World War during the Nazi invasion of my country.
country community police
We pass bills authorizing improvements and grants. But when it comes time to pay for these programs, we'd rather put the country's money toward tax breaks for the wealthy than for police officers who are protecting our communities. David Price
country justice-for-all hypocrisy
Honest discussions - even and perhaps especially on topics about which we disagree - can help us resist hypocrisy and arrogance. They can also help us live up to the basic ideals, such as liberty and justice for all, on which our country was founded.
country law levels
Countries which enjoy the highest level of peace, happiness and prosperity are the ones where the law least interfered with private affairs. Frederic Bastiat