It's Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, the day of the week when I pass along a notable quotation. Today's words of wisdom come from celebrity chef José Andrés. Born in Spain, naturalized as a U.S. citizen nine years ago, Andrés is a global citizen whose Herculean efforts at feeding people in times of crisis have made him a humanitarian hero.
"The first time I saw America was from my perch on the mast of a Spanish naval ship, where I could spot the Statue of Liberty reaching proudly into the open, endless American sky."
Those were the chef's words, writing in December 2013 three weeks after he became an American citizen, about his first impressions of the United States. "At night, I would often wonder whether that sky was the explanation for the stars on the American flag -- put there so the world would know that this is a place of limitless possibility, where anyone from anywhere can strive for a better life."
And that's our quote of the week.
Carl M. Cannon is the Washington bureau chief for RealClearPolitics. Reach him on Twitter @CarlCannon.
