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Robert Reich

True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.

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Real patriotism means actively contributing to the responsibilities that sustain the country, not just expressing pride or loyalty. It involves accepting and sharing the challenges necessary to maintain and support the nation’s well-being.

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My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.