One nation under God. Our language is so full that this simple phrase expresses the success and directive of America. Yes, I mean all Americans. A people who are not divided, but who are one, who look to God for all things. Who know that we are all brothers on this earth and that He is our Father. We are His.
Any who espouse freedom, liberty, justice, mercy, happiness and who develop virtues of courage, kindness, charity, loyalty, trustworthiness, hope, cleanliness, obedience, cheer, service, friendliness, faith, courtesy, thrift, bravery, reverence, valor. We are America. We are the standard. We do not change our values, because someone ridicules us or lies about us. We do not fear those who would seek power over us, for God is greater than they all. We do not exclude others because of race, creed, or gender. We don't just teach, expound, exhort, but we believe and show it by our actions.
Any who espouse freedom, liberty, justice, mercy, happiness and who develop virtues of courage, kindness, charity, loyalty, trustworthiness, hope, cleanliness, obedience, cheer, service, friendliness, faith, courtesy, thrift, bravery, reverence, valor. We are America. We are the standard. We do not change our values, because someone ridicules us or lies about us. We do not fear those who would seek power over us, for God is greater than they all. We do not exclude others because of race, creed, or gender. We don't just teach, expound, exhort, but we believe and show it by our actions.
This is my America. These are my people. This is what I will defend.
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