09/02/2012
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"Our patriotism is not rooted in ethnicity, but in a shared belief of the enduring and permanent promise of this country."
"I've got to say I have never seen devastation like this. It is heartbreaking."
"We call on the Syrian government to respect human rights and to forge a credible path to a future of greater freedom, democracy, opportunity, and justice."
"Let us reaffirm our commitment to leading active lives and fostering healthy homes and communities for the next generation."