Bob Goodlatte Quotes

A symbol is an important thing. That is why we chose an Aztec eagle. It gives pride...When people see it they know it means dignity

It seems to me the Washington Monument is a symbol of America's power. It has been the symbol of our great nation. We look at the symbol and we say 'this is one nation under God.'

Nevadans, and all Americans, are resilient. Overcoming adversity is a part of our national heritage.

I like traditions, and the national anthem is important.

Societies raise their grandest monuments to what their cultures value most highly. As the tallest buildings in a city noted for tall buildings, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were certainly monumental.

I am Eagle! I am Eagle!

I love the Capitol rotunda. It's just so big and so grand, and I love being in the Capitol at night when it's empty, and you can go stand in the Capitol rotunda and bask in the silence of history. You can sort of imagine all of the things that have happened inside that Rotunda from presidents lying in state to other important events.

The Royal family to me are not England, and they are not the flag.

For my own part, I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen the representative of our country. He is a bird of bad moral character. He does not get his living honestly.

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.

There is a deep affection in Australia for the Queen. And I mean the Queen's been the Queen ever since I was born. I mean she is part of the firmament of Australia's sort of national life; there's a deep respect for her role.

For you are the makers of the flag and it is well that you glory in the making.

There is no nation in the world greater, older or more honorable than the Turkish nation, nor has one been seen in the history of humanity.

If it [the American flag] is not defended, it is defamed.

The American flag is too precious to endanger. [The draft was extended.]

You're A Grand Old Flag

New York was not attacked because the terrorists had something against New York. New York was attacked because it is the symbolic capital of the country

Our forefathers paved the way for us. Let's take their values and their strengths and rededicate ourselves to doing whatever it takes to keep America the greatest country in the history of man.

The Tower of David is important for Israel's heritage and existence because it is more than a tower, it is a symbol. It is more important than the Azrieli Towers.

Our flag is our identity, and we can't disrespect or let anyone else disrespect our identity.

Britain has a great sense of its own national pride. It's like the monarchy is the embodiment of that pride.

The Pledge of Allegiance was founded on ideals of religious freedom, and has been a valuable part of our national life for generations.

I have three homes: my Belarusian land, the homeland of my father, where I have lived my whole life; Ukraine, the homeland of my mother, where I was born; and Russia's great culture, without which I cannot imagine myself. All are very dear to me.

I'd like to see us Pakistani actors do more work that reflects our culture, morals and values.

I represent Brazil with the flag and the belt.