Quote by Robert Macneil
After I became a citizen, I felt freer to say what I thought about this country, both negative and positive. I think I had been, consciously and subconsciously, biting my tongue in the past.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience after becoming a citizen of a country. They express a newfound sense of freedom to openly express their thoughts and opinions about the country, without any hesitation. Until attaining citizenship, the individual felt they were holding themselves back from voicing both positive and negative views. They imply that there was a subconscious reluctance to speak up, but becoming a citizen broke down those barriers, enabling them to be more honest and open in their expressions.
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