Pete Buttigieg Quotes

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.

And we should be a welcoming nation. Our identity is not based on race or ethnicity, it's based on a set of shared values. That's American citizenship.

Americanism is not a matter of skin or color.

If every inhabitant of a liberal democracy believes in liberal democracy, then it doesn't matter what creed or colour they are.

The United States is not a nation based upon race, creed, or religion - we are a nation based upon our loyalty and allegiance to our country and her principles.

The sound of tireless voices is the price we pay for the right to hear the music of our own opinions.

Whether we come from poverty or wealth; whether we are Afro-American or Irish-American; Christian or Jewish, from big cities or small towns, we are all equal in the eyes of God. But as Americans, that is not enough, we must be equal in the eyes of each other. We can no longer judge each other on the basis of what we are, but must, instead, start finding out who we are. In America, our origins matter less than our destinations and that is what democracy is all about.

This is America! We're the greatest nation on the planet, so just love each other, man.

It's gratifying to know that America can be so much more than the land of the free and home of the rest of us.

There are objective people, there are opinion people, and in my opinion that makes for a better America.

Tolerance is the value that was selected to put on here, and tolerance is as American as apple pie.

Liberals like me love America. We just love America in a different way.

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.

We may be a nation of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, but first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans.

You will be pleased to know I stand obediently for the national anthem, though of course I would defend your right to remain seated should you so decide.

I always think the true test of free speech is when someone says something you don't like.

One of the very hallmarks of our nation is the ideal of E Pluribus Unum. It is a concept that richly flows from the highest ideals of our nation.

We hear a lot in this country about family, and 'American Family' just shows us a portrait we haven't seen as much of yet. 'American Family' lets us know that being American isn't about the color of your hair or eyes or skin: it's really a state of mind.

Ultimately, America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.

The Pledge of Allegiance says, 'liberty and justice for all'.

If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.

I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.

There are millions and millions of patriotic Muslim Americans.

I am many different things, and that is why I am so proud to be American.

Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differently.