It's important that we elevate and primarily focus on the rights of American citizens, but it's also important that we don't forget, 95 percent of the world's population lives beyond our own borders.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
On one hand, it is very important that democracy and human rights be defended across borders. But it is also very important to respect the right of each country to choose its own path.
We must never forget that many around the globe are denied the basic rights we enjoy as Americans. If we are to continue enjoying these privileges and freedoms we must accept our mission of expanding democracy around the globe.
Immigration is important. We're a nation of immigrants.
I think it is very important for any U.S. administration to be clear that America stands on the side of freedom and democracy and respect for individual rights.
Life is very important to Americans.
The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.
In a world of inhumanity, war and terrorism, American citizenship is a very precious possession.
There is no question that we must do more to secure our borders - but how we go about securing them is also important.
For sure, the American people have access to more information now than any other people who have ever lived on earth. And I think we do a pretty good job of sorting out what's important.
I think it's really important that we understand that we share this world and we're connected to it.
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