Political Quotes

“This bill is not about one's freedom of speech; it is about one's respect for our country and the rights provided by it. As a veteran of the U.S. Army and serving 29 years in the Army National Guard, I do not have to be told about the need to respect our flag. But there are many out there who take this symbol for granted. It seems as though they fail to recognize what has been sacrificed over the past 225 years of our existence. The flag not only serves as a sacred symbol of the principles upon which our Nation was founded, it also represents the many sacrifices our veterans have made throughout the history of our Nation to protect our precious freedoms and preserve our democracy. I fully support one's right to express himself or herself freely, but when it comes to Old Glory and displaying such a gross disrespect for something as precious as our national symbol of freedom, I feel it is necessary for Congress to draw the line. Burning our flag communicates nothing but a lack of respect.”