I saw clearly how those who saved the state so heroically and courageously in the War of Independence would be capable of bringing a catastrophe upon it if they are given the chance in normal times. – Moshe Sharett
The United States is proud to be the first country to recognize the existence of a Jewish State – just 11 minutes after Israel’s independence was declared. – Denis McDonough
John Huston was a superb master. He knew how to make good films. I did three things with him. One is called Independence. It plays in Philadelphia, for free. It’s been playing there for 25 years. – Eli Wallach
If the Constitution is worth anything, if the Declaration of Independence is worth anything, if the boys who died on the field of battle did not die in vain, fair employment practices are correct and necessary. – Dennis Chavez
The independence of the economic sphere was a tenet of faith with Liberalism. – Francis Parker Yockey
Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anchor for national independence. – David Ben-Gurion
International law says people fighting for self-determination can use force in order to achieve their independence. – Norman Finkelstein
Well, you know, Thomas Jefferson, who was the author of the Declaration of Independence said he wouldn’t have any atheists in his cabinet because atheists wouldn’t swear an oath to God. That was Jefferson and we have never had any Muslims in the cabinet. – Pat Robertson
I think that there is a relatively small number of people who are pushing for independence in Taiwan. – Fred Thompson
A declaration of the independence of America, and the sovereignty of the United States was drawn by the ingenious and philosophic pen of Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, a delegate from the state of Virginia. – Mercy Otis Warren
When I saw ‘Independence Day,’ I said, ‘I want to be like Will Smith.’ I want to do something like that. If he can do it, maybe one day I can come close to a set like that. – Cory Hardrict
I don’t have luxurious tastes or great needs, but my independence is worth a lot to me. – Emmanuel Macron
I’m not making any secret of the fact I still believe in independence. We’ll continue to argue the case. – Nicola Sturgeon
In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued ‘Common Sense,’ advocating independence from Great Britain. – Mike Crapo
When India got independence, entrepreneurs were seen as a bad lot, as people who would exploit. – Nandan Nilekani
If the Scottish people decide to opt for independence, it would not be a good idea for Scotland to maintain a very rigid link to the pound. – Mohamed El-Erian
Scotland is not a region of the U.K.; Scotland is a nation, and if we cannot protect our interests within a U.K. that is going to be changing fundamentally, then that right of Scotland to consider the options of independence has to be there. – Nicola Sturgeon
It took us in this country 11 years to get from the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution. – Mitch McConnell
I’ve always backed energy independence policies, but I’ve heard from people on this issue like no other. The energy interests of Illinois are far broader and deeper than my North Shore district. – Mark Kirk
This game wears on you. It tears you down. It’s perpetual motion for some people who’ve achieved a level of independence, like Madonna and Jay-Z – they don’t need to do music anymore. But there’s people who need it. And in that need, that’s when it’s tough and it tears you to pieces. – Lupe Fiasco
We, the French, are viscerally attached to our laicite, our sovereignty, our independence, our values. The world knows that when France is attacked, it is liberty that is dealt a blow. – Marine Le Pen
It has always been the aim of royalty and aristocracy to lower the individual liberty and independence of the common people. A baron and a minute-man could not breathe the same air. – John Boyle O’Reilly
It is easy to be independent when you’ve got money. But to be independent when you haven’t got a thing, that’s the Lord’s test. – Mahalia Jackson
Every year thousands of Americans mistakenly refer to Cinco de Mayo as Mexico’s Independence Day. – Joe Baca
Independence is all very well, but we animals never allow our friends to make fools of themselves beyond a certain limit; and that limit you’ve reached. – Kenneth Grahame
Above all, film is a business… Independence is a really cool thing as you can be a bit more bold, and take a few more chances with what you do. – Mel Gibson
There are a few people who are, let’s say, personality-challenged, who would like to set up a cult, but in large part they fail due to the innate stroppiness and independence of their fellow pagans. – Liz Williams