Political Quotes

“I have in my hand here a letter written by another distinguished American general, Norman Schwarzkopf, who in essence indicates, and I will just take one sentence here, ``I regard legal protections for our flag as an absolute necessity and a matter of critical importance to our Nation.'' He goes on in support. I think both Colin Powell and Norman Schwarzkopf are great Americans but oftentimes, as on many other issues, good people can come to differing opinions on an important issue, and they have in this particular case. I do believe that we do need to protect the flag. The flag of the United States of America has become the physical manifestation of democracy and freedom in the world today. The flag has been described as a national asset, akin to the Grand Canyon and the Washington Monument, as it symbolizes the strength and endurance of this great Nation and the embodiment of its ideals and its values.”