Recent Notable Quote(s) - 6/20/25

“…A man wrote me and said: You can go to live in France, but you cannot become a Frenchman. You can go to live in Germany or Turkey, or Japan, but cannot become a German, a Turk, or Japanese. But anyone from any corner of the Earth can come to live in America and become an American. Yes, the torch of Lady Liberty symbolizes our freedom and represents our heritage, the compact with our parents, our grandparents, our ancestors. It is that lady that gives us our very special place in the world. For it is the life force of each generation of new Americans that guarantees America’s triumph shall continue unsurpassed into the next generation and beyond…This is one of the most important sources of America’s greatness…We lead the world because unique among the nations, we draw our people, our strength from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation…”

Ronald Reagan, 34th President of the United States in his last speech in that role on the strength of America’s heritage as an immigrant nation [NOTE: The entire speech is about 4½ minutes long and definitely worth the watch!!]

“We should measure the prosperity of the nation not by the number of millionaires, but by the absence of poverty, the prevalence of health, the efficiency of the public schools, and the number of people who can and do read worthwhile books.”

W. E. B. Du Bois – an American sociologist, historian, author, editor, and activistwho was the most important Black protest leader in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. 

Recent Notable Quote(s) - 6/13/25

"Our AMA needs to openly and visibly educate the public, which is flooded with disinformation from many sources, including, sadly, people in this administration and in our state legislatures."

Marianne Parshley, MD (Portland, Oregon), the new AMA Speaker of the House and a delegate from the American College of Physicians who urged the AMA to be more visible and public. 

"But here we are in the 21st century with an administration and head of HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] who, as official government policy, is promoting misinformation and the elimination of science." 

Mario Motta, MD (Salem, Massachusetts) spoke to the AMA House of Delegates on behalf of the New England delegation while indicating that he did not want to "bad-mouth" the AMA.

Notable Quote(s) - 6/2/25

"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things." 

Mother Teresaa widely recognized quote that represented her core philosophy of life and the need for working together

“Mr. President, I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition.... The United States Senate has long enjoyed worldwide respect as the greatest deliberative body.... But recently that deliberative character has...been debased to...a forum of hate and character assassination…Freedom of speech is not what it used to be in America…It has been so abused by some that it is not exercised by others.”

Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R-ME), in a speech on June 1, 1950 before the U.S. Senate on her concerns about Joseph McCarthy (R-WI). For a review of the speech and its background, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQkpsLA_Y24

Recent Notable Quote(s) - 2/17/25

“The situation is deeply sad because it could have been prevented if there was proper heating, clothing, and nutrition available.”

Hani al-Faleet, MD a pediatric specialist, noted the increase in deaths among infants and children in Gaza due to the extreme temperatures and insufficiency of services…

“When giving feedback, focus on solutions rather than blame. Constructive criticism can help us all grow.”

Santina Wheat, MD – How Can We Fix The Disturbing Rise in Distrust and Animosity Among Physicians?

“I am heartbroken, more than anything, for the future of science in this country as we gut this institution that has for so long been intentionally shielded as much as possible from politics.”

An NIH employee comment to Rob Stein of NPR

Recent Notable Quote(s) - 1/27/25

“Let’s move forward with love, not conquest; humility, not righteousness; generous curiosity, not hardened assumptions. It is a magnificent thing to be alive in a moment that matters so much. Let’s proceed with Broken-open hearts, seeking truth, summoning courage, and focused on solutions.”

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (Marine Biologist) and Katherine Wilkinson (Climate Activist), “Onward” in All We Can Save: Truth, Courage and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, One World, 2020, p. 374.

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