As we celebrate Mexico's valiant fight for independence, let us rededicate ourselves to the principles that inspired the Mexican patriots who fought at Puebla.

I urge all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

I ask that all Americans come together to recognize how fortunate we are to live in freedom and to observe a universal 'National Moment of Remembrance' on each Memorial Day.

I urge all Americans to recall the valor and selflessness of all those who made this Nation worthy of our love and loyalty.

May 1, 2000, as Loyalty Day.

I would wish that somehow we would find it in our hearts to be one America.

The feelings you have today and, I hope, the pride you feel as Americans in being here are what has sustained us now for 200 years.

I want my country to do well.

There is nothing wrong with America that couldn't be fixed by what's right with this country.

Even the bad days are good days if you have a chance to do something good for our country.

If I could leave this country with one gift, it would be the gift of just being one America.

It is intolerable that the patriotism of Asian-Americans continues to be questioned.

Asian-Americans... have proved over and over again their loyalty to this country.

This untold story is one of great patriotism and heroism.

I am very proud of you and very grateful for what you do to make our country a better place.

I'm glad I live in a country which gave that child a chance to have a life.

This is a safer, better, stronger country.

I hope you will continue to stand for these things, which deepen the meaning of the word, 'America.'