Political Quotes

“in a few moments we will be voting on the two amendments, which really follows the good debate we have had since yesterday when we began debate on this flag protection amendment. As I promised early in the year, I brought this joint resolution to the floor this week in part in anticipation of the Fourth of July recess--a time when all of us go back and think about the flag and the enduring ideals of freedom and opportunity that it represents. It has been 6 years since we have had that debate on this floor. It is something that comes to the House each and every Congress, and they vote on that. So I felt it would be appropriate. Indeed, in listening to the debate--the Constitution issues and the importance of the flag-- I have been very pleased, and I hope that debate reflects passage of the amendment in a few moments. It is my hope, when we return to our home States next week or later this weekend to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence, we will be able to tell our fellow citizens that we did the right thing here in Congress and voted to give Congress the power to protect the Stars and Stripes. Americans have so much to be proud of. We enjoy a greater measure of liberty and justice and equality than any other country in human history. Millions upon millions of people have come to these shores seeking a better life, and they have found it here.…”