My only advice is, follow your dream and do whatever you like to do the most. I chose journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made.
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The United States gave me opportunities that my country of origin could not: freedom of the press and complete freedom of expression.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the value of freedom of expression and press that one can experience in the United States compared to one's country of origin.
Jorge Ramos highlights the significant opportunities that the United States provides, particularly in terms of freedom of the press and expression. He contrasts this with the limitations imposed by his native country, suggesting that such freedoms are crucial for individual growth and societal progress.
Themes
FreedomExpressionPressOpportunityDemocracy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of free speech at a journalism conference.
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I go out on publicity tours for my books, and, you know, Latinos, they bring everybody in the family to everything, even little kids. So I always ask the kids, 'Who wants to be the first Latino President?' It used to be no hands went up, or maybe one or two. Now, with Obama, many of the little hands go up. It will happen in my lifetime.
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