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America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and demo
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"America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy"

- Brent Scowcroft

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This quote by Brent Scowcroft speaks to the special identity of the United States of America. America has actually never ever seen itself as a conventional nation-state, but rather as a location where people can live freely and democratically. This idea of freedom and democracy is deeply embedded in the American identity and has been a cornerstone of the country considering that its founding. The United States has always been a place where individuals can pertain to pursue their dreams and live in a society that values individual rights and flexibilities. This quote speaks to the importance of the American experiment in human freedom and democracy, and how it has shaped the nation into what it is today. It is a pointer of the importance of safeguarding these worths and guaranteeing that they stay a part of the American identity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Brent Scowcroft somewhere between March 19, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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