Political Quotes

“This flag is a national asset, and I strongly believe it deserves our unquestioned respect and protection. I pledge my full support for this amendment, and I hope that my colleagues will vote to support its passage. I have heard from a lot of veterans at home, but not just veterans. I have heard from people from all walks of life. Mr. Speaker, we have a lot to be proud of in this country. We celebrated our 200th birthday in 1976. I would ask my colleagues, do they know what the average longevity of the great democracies of the past is? It is 200 years. We celebrated our 200th birthday in 1976. But if we want to celebrate our 300th birthday, we have to rededicate and recommit ourselves. Mr. Speaker, what I said a while ago is the way I feel. Yes, one can protest. Yes, one can disagree. Yes, one can feel strongly on a particular issue. But one does not have to burn 'Old Glory.' One can show one's protest, one can show one's frustration in other ways. Support this amendment.”