There has always been, and there is now, a profound conflict of interest between the people and the government of the United States.
– Howard Zinn
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- The United States has never been in a united state, it has never been a united state. It never will. Lines on screens and paper do not change that. – Justin K McFarlane Beau
- Is there any conflict between science and religion? There is no conflict in the mind of God, but often there is conflict in the minds of men. – Henry B Eyring
- Over the last fifteen months we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been to fifty-seven states. I think, one left to go. – Barack Obama
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- Conflict. Conflict. Where art thou conflict? – Buffy Andrews
- A profound love between two people involves, after all, the power and chance of doing profound hurt. – Ursula K Le Guin
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- United States: the country where liberty is a statue. – Nicanor Parra
- The United States is a giant island of freedom, achievement, wealth, and prosperity in a world hostile to our values. – Phyllis Schlafly
- The mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation. – William McKinley
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- While the United States is becoming the most culturally diverse nation in the world, less than 5.5% of Christian congregations are multiethnic. – James MacDonald
- While the United States is becoming the most culturally diverse nation in the world, less than 5.5% of Christian congregations are multiethnic. – James MacDonald
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