On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag! — Alexander Henry

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. — James Bryce

The flag is a symbol of our national unity. — Adrian Cronauer

To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag. — Pauline Hanson

Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow-red, yellow, brown, black and white-and we’re all precious in God’s sight. — Jesse Jackson quotes

I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognised 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. — John Thune

A flag says who I am, what I am and what I’m doing. — Tom Thomason

— Compiled by G. T.