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The United States gave me opportunities that my country of origin could not: freedom of the press and complete freedom of expression.

After I became a citizen, I felt freer to say what I thought about this country, both negative and positive. I think I had been, consciously and subconsciously, biting my tongue in the past.

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.

No other country on earth could have provided such tremendous opportunities and we should never take the privilege of our citizenship for granted.

We said we'd fly the flag without him and carry on. I didn't give him a kiss because I still hadn't accepted what was happening. I was hoping that some miracle was going to happen. Of course, it didn't. I wish I had kissed him now.

I've flown halfway around the world to kiss a girl. I jumped on a plane and flew to Australia.

I was unwelcome in the U.S. for four years.

I cherished the dream of a country embracing all its people.

I never wanted to change countries; it's something that is part of me.

I had to do something for the country.