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Can you be patriotic without always having loved your country?

Topics: US Elections Politics US Politics

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In the 2008 US presidential race, Michelle Obama was criticized when she said she had only recently become really proud of her country (later she claimed this was not what she really meant).

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First Lady for Barack Obama

For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction and just not feeling so alone in my frustration and disappointment. I have seen people who are hungry to be unified around some basic common issues. It has made me proud.

19 Feb 2008 Source

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John McCain

U.S. Senator, Republican

I really didn't love America until I was deprived of her company [whilst in solitary confinement in a POW camp].

13 Mar 2008 Source