Mac Thornberry Quotes

May it be long before the people of the United States shall cease to take a deep and pervading interest in the Fourth of July, as the birthday of our national life, or the event which then occurred shall be subordinated to any other of our national history.

We don't celebrate dependence day on the Fourth of July. We celebrate Independence Day.

There are lots of emotions that go with the Fourth of July.

This year, as we celebrate the 230th anniversary of America's independence, please remember the symbols that are sacred to this country. Fly Old Glory high and show your respect and admiration for this great nation and the values we hold dear.

The United States is the only country with a known birthday. All the rest began, they know not when, and grew into power, they know not how. If there had been no Independence Day, England and America combined would not be so great as each actually is. There is no "Republican," no "Democrat," on the Fourth of July—all are Americans.

The Second Day of July 1776 will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.... It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires, and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.

The Fourth of July concert is invigorating in so many ways, in terms of what it feels like to be an American.

[Independence Day] was a sweet, sweet job, because it was one of those big surprises.

Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago.

The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history.

Actually it's great to be an American. I love my country.

I love America. I love Americans.

When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.

Why do we not celebrate the 4th of July? The Declaration of Independence is just as precious to me today as it was twenty years ago! Has it not the same validity that it had in 1776?

The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.

I just like the United States, and I like being an American.

The Fourth of July observes one of the most seismic shifts in human history.

When we celebrate American independence, we are celebrating the best sense of an idea, a process in process.

Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the Revolutionary War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It means justice. It means liberty. It means happiness.... Every color means liberty. Every thread means liberty. Every star and stripe means liberty.

The date will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

The 4th of July combines the two things Americans love most in one day: alcohol and explosives.

On July 4th, we renew our commitment to the American Idea-the belief that all men are created equal. We read the Declaration. We tell our kids the history. We remember those who died to protect our country. And along the way, we remind ourselves of why we love it.

In the home of the brave, Jefferson turning over in his grave.

July 4th ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion.