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The American party has always denied, and I again reiterate the denial, that we do, at all proscribe, or in any way interfere with, any class of our foreign citizens, save that we propose to send _convicts_ from European prisons back to their own native and infamous dens, as fast as they land here -- but these are not _citizens_ of ours.

Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors William Gannaway Brownlow 1841

Affected by the French "No" to the draft constitution in 2005, an undeniable "proof that Europe had strayed away from its citizens", Barnier used his opening remarks to emphasise his intention of restoring citizens´ faith in the European project by "making sure the essence of the internal market is about those who live it on a daily basis: the citizens, consumers and businesses".

SofiaEcho RSS feed 2010

Well, Paul, you know Missouri is the Show Me State, which for many of its citizens translates as, "Show me a hypocritical freak, and I'll vote for him."

Huckabee Mounts Counterattack Against Romney Over Paroled Rapist Story 2009

The term citizens of the _States_ and citizens of the _United States_ are by no means convertible.

History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II Matilda Joslyn Gage 1862

Everyone is familiar with the term citizens arrest: we have seen it on TV, read about it in books, and even heard about it in social circles.

Indybay newswire 2009

The best thing that can be done for the citizens is a timely resolution of those hostilities, which the world seems intent to drag on indefinitely.

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Free Gaza” Activists’ Version of the Ship Incident 2010

The paradigm of the benevolent government organization designed and run by experts soleley for the benefit of the citizens is the public housing project.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Does the Supposedly Superior Expertise of Regulators Justify Libertarian Paternalism? 2010

In light of that, this whole effort to "put down" the power of the citizens is a travesty.

Sound Politics: Seattle Times opposes the attempted legislative coup against the citizen's right of initiative 2007

The success of the United States of America, and how it was able to defeat Hitler and the Soviet Union lied in the fact that we believed that the foundation of liberty that we promise to our citizens is a universal right.

Sound Politics: Goldy Confesses... 2006

An amendment that restricts the rights of the citizens is the most important thing he can think of.

Think Progress » “I don’t believe there’s any issue that’s more important 2006