Quotes About Sacrifice

I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make me terribly unhappy. So I wrenched myself away from that. I had to. I had to walk away from America and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career because I knew, otherwise, my demons would get the better of me.

Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others.

Whether they're in uniform today or retired, I'll fight to make it easier for our fire fighters and their families to earn a good living with dignity on the job, affordable health care, and a secure retirement.

When trouble breaks out, our men and women in uniform, they don't just sit around thinking about it or talking about it - they act. They put on that uniform. They leave their loved ones behind. They go out there. They give orders. They follow orders. They do whatever it takes to keep our country safe.

SEALs aren't the only heroes out there. Everyone who puts on a uniform meets that threshold.

When I see someone in a military uniform I make it a point to approach them, shake their hand and say five words... 'thank you for your service.' 'Stars Earn Stripes' is a high energy, fun, action show, but at its heart it is all about those five words.

Our men and women in uniform are owed the right to protect themselves and others while in service of our country.

So often public service comes with sacrifice. A sacrifice that our men and women in uniform make each day.

When you think about those of us that live the life that we want to live, we can thank absolutely and completely our men and women in uniform. Because if it were not for them, we wouldn't enjoy the freedoms that we have.

No matter where people stand on the policies that led to the conflicts, Americans recognize the depth of sacrifice and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Everyone agrees these heroes deserve every advantage we can give them.

In the over two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, millions of Americans have bravely served our nation in uniform so that all generations can continue to enjoy those same liberties.

We do thank our men and women in uniform. And I thank them. I thank this House today that approved a bill that will allow for a pay raise for our military. We are grateful for that and for the actions of this body.

America's finest - our men and women in uniform, are a force for good throughout the world, and that is nothing to apologize for.

We all join the President in applauding the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform. But we must continue to provide them the tools they need to accomplish the difficult tasks they face.

We are so appreciative of the men and women in uniform who are protecting us, whether in Afghanistan or Iraq or on ships around the world. For our security, they are taking the offensive to the terrorists overseas.

Over this August district work period, like many of my colleagues, I spent a lot of time with the men and women in uniform from my home State. The 196th Field Artillery Brigade just got back from a year in Afghanistan.

I served my country in uniform for 26 years.

Our men and women in uniform make enough sacrifices for our country. Their credit rating should not be one of those sacrifices.

Our country is eternally grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day.

We ask our brave men and women in uniform to risk everything to protect us.

I play hard for my ballclub. Whatever uniform I put on, I'm going to bleed and die.

I appreciate our men and women in uniform so much. They are the real heroes. I can't fathom the selflessness involved in serving our country.

Anyone who is willing to take a bullet for this country, anyone who is willing to serve in uniform, should at the end of their military service be given an opportunity to become an American citizen.

Obviously, I come out of the military - I know the amazing work of the men and women in uniform and the work that they can do.