“Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country” – Calvin Coolidge
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"Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country" – Calvin Coolidge
"Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country" – Calvin Coolidge
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