Haley Stevens: “this joint resolution, the Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment, proposes an Amendment to the Constitution that…”

“this joint resolution, the Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment, proposes an Amendment to the Constitution that would empower Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of our Flag. I am proud to join Senator Hatch and my other colleagues as a sponsor. Two years ago the Senate came close to passing this amendment. At that time, ninety percent of Alaskans who contacted me supported this effort. I am confident their stance has not changed. Alaskans support our flag and the freedom it represents. Alaskans strongly support the protection of this symbol of freedom. Our flag has a special place in my heart and the hearts of all Americans. As those who have served overseas know, the flag was our reminder of America and our freedom. Freedom much greater than any country ever offers. Our missions overseas were to protect that freedom and the flag which symbolizes it. Too many have devoted their lives for our country for us not to protect its most sacred symbol. Forty-eight states had laws preventing flag desecration before the Supreme Court struck them down. The flag is a direct symbol of our country. Fifty stars for fifty states. I remember the day the forty-ninth star was pinned on the flag. Having played a role in the Alaska statehood movement, I can say it was one of the proudest moments in my life. I support every effort to preserve the sanctity of America's flag.”