George W. Bush Quotes

If it [the American flag] is not defended, it is defamed. We can't forget the importance of the flag to the ideals of liberty and honor and freedom. To burn the flag, to dishonor it, is simply wrong.

We cannot allow the American flag to be shot at anywhere on earth if we are to retain our respect and prestige.

I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it.

A flag should unite those over whom it flies.

Respect for the flag transcends political party.

As we look forward to freedom, the shining city on the hill and the best days of America lying ahead, it is the men and women in uniform who protect, defend and make us proud to whom we should look and give thanks every night.

War is a blessing compared with national degradation.

The American flag is an enduring symbol of liberty, democracy, and justice. It is fitting that the House act to protect it as we approach our nation's birthday, and as our men and women in uniform rally behind it in Iraq's battlefields.

The flag is the guarantor and symbol of equality.

I done but do my duty boys. The flag never touched the ground.

It's your flag and my flag.

I flung forward the flag of the country, sure that the people would press onward and defend it.

If you want a symbolic gesture, don't burn the flag, wash it.

I am a man that loves the flag.

I'll stand for the anthem, I don't have a problem standing for it.

I believe in American exceptionalism. As a Navy SEAL, I fought so that I would never have to see my president bow to anyone.

I take a ton of pride in what our flag and our anthem stands for.

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

Whatever your political affiliation may be, whether you are a conservative or liberal, we should all be bound by the belief that we need to support the troops.

The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. It is recognized from near and afar, and many lives have been lost defending it.

But as far as being an American and loving this country and getting a chance to travel across it every day and meeting people on the road and folks in the military, I love this country on so many different levels.

You will be pleased to know I stand obediently for the national anthem, though of course I would defend your right to remain seated should you so decide.

The flag represents all the values and the liberties Americans have and enjoy everyday.

A great country worthy of the name does not have any friends.

If military movies were automatically successful we'd make nothing but military movies. But seriously, patriotism is one thing that all Americans have in common.