I am an American in every fiber of my body and in every heartbeat.

I am not an American; I am the American.

The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian but an American.

I am not an African. I am an American.

I am a recovering alcoholic.

I'm as proud to be Chinese as I am American.