To be sure, the United States has profound problems, not least our faltering educational and physical infrastructure.

Guantanamo is a chief recruiting tool for al-Qaida. It has put a wedge between the United States and at least some of its allies.

If we have any problems, it's always with the government of the United States.

We have not yet solved the problems and we still have things to discuss with the United States.

If you are running for the presidency of the United States, you better have a strong opinion.

We have a lot of Brazilians in the United States. It doesn't mean we're traitors to our country.