The article contains quotes from Mike Pompeo. These quotes deal with the United States of America, the country which he loves. The quotes express his ideas about America: its founding, its history and culture, and its way of life.
“In its earliest days, America was founded and populated by religious people seeking religious freedom.”
“America is a nation defined by religious faith, freedom, and values.”
“On July 4th, 1776, our Founders enshrined the sacred principles of our nation in the Declaration of Independence: That we are all created equal, that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
“This is why the celebration of our Independence Day is so important. It is a day for all Americans to remember that our Declaration of Independence was signed by patriots who chose to risk all they had to secure liberty – not just for themselves, but for future generations.”
“The price of our freedom has been paid for by the sacrifices of so many who came before us – brave warriors who traveled far from home to give battle to America’s enemies and ultimately protect the freedom and prosperity of their families and future generations.”
“As we celebrate Memorial Day together and honor our fallen heroes, set aside time to consider what the men and women we honor died to preserve: a nation free from tyranny, defined by its commitment to freedom, and held together by its faith in our founding principles.”
“We must renew the bonds that tie us together as Americans: our families and our places of worship. These are the cradles of the American miracle – the places where freedom grows and takes root.”
“When I think of America’s unique work ethic, I can’t help but think of my Grandma Grace and Grandpa Earl. They married each other at 6:30 am because Grandpa Earl didn’t want to be late for work… Each was dedicated to serving their community and providing for the family they had built together. This kind of work ethic forged the American Dream, one marked by self-sacrifice and self-reliance.”
“To paraphrase the Declaration of Independence, we are endowed with rights by our Creator, particularly the right to religious freedom and speech. This freedom is a cornerstone of American civic life and provides a moral foundation for our republic, one that ensures our nation to continue to be the greatest and freest in the world.”
“Religious liberty is rightly regarded by many as our ‘first freedom,’ because it is truly the foundation upon which our country was built. In its earliest days, America was founded and populated by religious people seeking religious freedom.”
“America is a nation defined by religious faith, freedom, and values. These are the foundations of America, and they are worth defending.”
“We can never give an inch in making sure that this American miracle—the ability to worship who we choose—is at the bedrock of who we are.”
“The vital importance of religious freedom to the American way of life is why we should celebrate the Court’s recent affirmation [2023] of religious liberty as a fundamental freedom that must not be encroached upon, whether by an employer or our government.”
“America was never meant to be a place where religion is absent from the public square or a nation where faith is treated as a secondary or private concern – that is a misreading of the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment of our Constitution.”
“The Biden Administration’s approach is intentional. Its continued failure to fight for religious freedom abroad is symptomatic of the progressive ideology to which it subscribes.”
“A foreign policy that takes seriously the issue of ensuring religious freedom elsewhere in the world is critical to serving America’s interests.”
“We’ve executed a foreign policy that American families in Des Moines, in Dubuque, and in Davenport can believe in. It’s a pro-national security foreign policy focused on America. It’s a pro-religious freedom foreign policy. And it’s a 100 percent pro-life foreign policy.”
“Academic freedom is essential for a vibrant democracy like the US, and academic exchanges should enhance, not undermine, that very freedom.”
“In classrooms across our country, America’s Founding is taught to the next generations with qualifiers, if at all. They are told America’s founding was racist, or that America truly began in 1619, not 1776… This false narrative… it is grounded in a desire to divide Americans rather than unite us, with the aim of preserving the political power of the few… such individuals in high government positions.”
“Yes, America may have been flawed at its Founding, but this does not negate the incredible promise contained within our Declaration of Independence: That no matter where you come from, no matter what your background is, you possess inherent rights and freedoms, and that if you work hard and live honestly and justly, you can succeed.”
“As a parent and former Secretary of State, I know that American security and prosperity depend on our ability to inculcate in each new generation of Americans a genuine understanding of why the American way of life matters.”
“A nation where crimes may be committed with impunity, simply because of the criminal’s connections to power or their claims of victimhood, is a nation far removed from the principle of equality before the law.”
“To fight back, conservatives must work to preserve the integrity of our institutions, prioritize fact and truth, and ensure that every American is treated equally before the law.”
“Throughout my time at West Point and in the U.S. Army, I served with people of every faith, race, social-economic class, and creed. We were literally from all walks of life in America, but we shared something in common: a love and respect for our country, and a willingness to risk sacrificing all we had to keep it safe.”
