Dan Crenshaw Quotes

For me, it's an honor for the military to ask me to go to Iraq, Afghanistan, or GITMO. I'm happy to go.

Those who served, and those who continue to serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our Nation.

I have taken an oath already to the United States of America to protect and defend the Constitution. That is the only oath I will take.

Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat.

The security of our nation depends on the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their safety, and possibly their lives, to protect the freedoms the rest of us enjoy.

It's my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can.

My son joined the army to protect America, not Israel.

But the other thing is that I feel very confident in the individual pilots. They are tremendous individuals. They are individuals that have sworn to protect and defend our very citizens. That's why we serve.

I, ______ do solemnly swear, (or affirm) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder, and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God.

At the age of 18, I went to West Point, and I swore an oath to defend this Constitution, and I embraced a motto called duty and honor and country. And I've lived my life in accordance with those values ever since then.

I've been overtly and covertly serving America since I started in the armed services.

I have dedicated half my life to military service.

The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army. We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.

It's my commitment to the nation's security, it's my commitment to the men and women in uniform that drives me. Not anything else.

Our veterans made a commitment to our country when they signed up.

I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.

National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people.

From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our soldiers have courageously answered when called, gone where ordered, and defended our nation with honor.

I wanted to serve. It was Desert Storm. I thought, 'I was a rich kid, and America's been good to me.'

I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars.

I love my country more than anything. I spent 12 years in the United States Marine Corps. I know what it means to defend this country.

The function of a citizen and a soldier are inseparable.

Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.

Freedom is secured every day by our men and women in uniform. We must build a future worthy of their sacrifice.