Ted Yoho Quotes

Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand by me so long as I stand by it.

If you can ask a young man to give his life for his country, you can lead people.

America's veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded more than 229 years ago.

I want no presidency; I want to do my duty. No denunciations here, or out of this House, can deflect me a single inch from going directly at what I aim, and that is, the good of the country. I have always acted upon it, and I will always act upon it.

You're not supposed to risk your life just for the physical safety of American citizens - you're supposed to risk your life for American ideals as well.

I grew up with a deep belief that wherever our troops fought, they were on the side of the angels.

America's honor, your honor is at stake. Go out and preserve the greatest country in the history of the world.

There are things a man must not do to save a nation.

George Washington had thanks and naught beside, Except the all-cloudless glory (which few men's is) To free his country.

Let France be free, and I care not if my name is dishonored.

We pledge to you the sacrifice of our lives and property in support of whatever measures the dignity and liberties of the free sovereign and independent State may seem to your wisdom to demand.

Sage and hero, side by side, Building for their sons the State Which they shall rule with pride

Fearing that I am regarded as an obstacle to establishing the Republic on a firm base of happiness, I remove myself from the high office to which you were good enough to elevate me... My one desire has been to contribute to your liberty... The Republic will be happy if, accepting my resignation, you name a president beloved of all the nation... Hear my prayers. Save the Republic. Save my glory, which is Columbia’s.

America is the light, and her people are the goodness that grows from that. She'll always be worth fighting for - it was my greatest honor to fight for her every day of my adult life.

I trust the integrity of the British government and the British soldiers.

I cannot, or will not, take the freedoms this country offers for granted. But these freedoms have come with a price so many times. The sacrifices made by our veterans are reminders to us of this.

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.

I wish we would all remember that being American is not just about the freedom we have; it is about those who gave it to us.

The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain.

I grew up in the military. I've lived that life. I know that our soldiers are out there fighting for our right to vote, and they're out there fighting for other countries' rights to vote... Guys have been dying for it, and we have to go out and exercise it.

A lot of good things start in Virginia; a lot of good things have started in Virginia. We're no strangers to firsts.

I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world.

Part of the American dream is to live long and die young. Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.

Our soldiers have nobly fought to protect freedom since our country's birth, and have fought to protect those that could not protect themselves, even in foreign lands when called upon.

It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.