"The Statue of Liberty is no longer saying, 'Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses.' She's got a baseball bat and yelling, 'You want a piece of me?'"
- Robin Williams
About this Quote
This quote by Robin Williams is an amusing take on the present state of migration in the United States. The Statue of Liberty is a sign of flexibility and expect immigrants, however the quote implies that the existing migration policies have made her a symbol of worry and aggression. The quote suggests that the Statue of Liberty is no longer an inviting figure, but rather is ready to combat anyone who challenges her. The quote is a funny method of revealing the frustration and anger that many individuals feel about the existing migration policies in the United States. It is a tip that the Statue of Liberty is still a sign of hope and liberty, but that the existing policies have made her a sign of fear and aggression.
This quote is written / told by Robin Williams between July 21, 1952 and August 11, 2014. He was a famous Comedian from USA.
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