On the recordFebruary 12, 1982
True patriotism is a love of country, but it must be an intelligent love and not blind devotion to one's nation without regard to its ideals.
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presidency.ucsb.eduTrue patriotism is a love of country, but it must be an intelligent love and not blind devotion to one's nation without regard to its ideals.
Proclamation 4898—National Patriotism Week, 1982
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