Quotes About Patriotism

This is where I started life. This is where I went to uni. This is where the people I know are. This is my country, and when I put on my Great Britain vest, I'm proud, very proud, that it's my country.

I feel, if I criticize my country, it's not because I don't like my country. I love my country. That is my patriotism. I want to make it a better place for my children, for everyone. And if we don't look at what's in front of us, and we allow things to get out of hand because of other vested interests, then as citizens are not doing a good job.

My father, Reginald Francois, was a D-Day veteran. He never submitted to bullying by any German, and neither will his son.

When you say 'never forget' to a veteran, you are implying that, as an American, you are in it with them.

If someone busted into your house and robbed you, would you then forgive them if you found out they were a veteran? Of course not. So why are we forgiving McCain for selling out his country by supporting the Bush agenda?

I'm the son of a Navy veteran, my two sisters are in the Air Force, I have a cousin who's a Navy Seal, and more.

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.

Caring for veterans shouldn't be a partisan issue. It should an American one.

The best of our nation is exemplified by our nation's veterans who embody what it means to put service above self. Who have sacrificed their own personal interests out of a greater love for our people and our country.

The selflessness and service of the veterans I have met and served with are the living embodiment of what America and American values mean to me.

We all want to do everything we can to help our veterans; it is a part of our American values and sense of patriotism.

I fully support giving our veterans a tax break on military retirement.

I am super proud of being an American, but we fail our veterans every day.

Senator Cleland was a passionate patriot with a big heart for our veterans, and he always put the people of Georgia first.

With my He's a 10 brand, I plan on donating to the disabled veterans that have given so much for our country.

When you run for president of the United States, everybody does the same thing in the campaign-they talk about veterans, how much they admire them, how grateful they are.

Since the Revolution, eight generations of America's veterans have established an unbroken commitment to freedom.

Whether defending our nation as a Black Hawk pilot abroad or serving our veterans and those in need at home, my life has been enriched by the opportunities I've had to serve my country and fellow citizens, both in and out of uniform.

I cry all the time. Remembrance Day in particular. In fact, anything to do with veterans makes me sob.

One of the things that ties people together, whether they live in a rural or urban area, is the really big number of people who have served in the military. Veterans issues are very important in the district.

I was born about 80 years too late. If you were a kid in 1910, the Fourth of July was a big deal. You knew all about the Revolution, and you still had Civil War veterans.

Military veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our country carry a status we all should appreciate and honor.

I grew up playing sports. But I always celebrate Veterans Day.

I am so grateful for the service our veterans have given to our country. These men and women put their lives on the line for our safety and security, and we need to honor their service and our commitment to them.