I will never apologize for the United States - I don't care what the facts are... I'm not an apologize-for-America kind of guy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush asserts strong national pride and refuses to apologize for the country regardless of circumstances.
- In plain terms
- I will not apologize for America no matter what happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand firm in national identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should leaders apologize for national mistakes?
- Where is the line between pride and arrogance?
Another view
It ignores legitimate criticisms of national actions.
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