Middle America believes in fair play, an equal opportunity to succeed or to fail.

It's equal opportunity for all, and we don't play favourites.

What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.

I like to think of myself as an equal opportunity offender.

America's 'social contract' is equal opportunity... yet we have failed in achieving that seminal goal.

Everyone is born equally capable but lacks equal opportunity.