I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Flag of the United States

National Flag Foundation

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."

-- Ronald Reagan, President

"The fundamental basis of this nation's law was given to Moses on the Mount. The fundamental basis of our Bill of Rights comes from the teaching we get from Exodus and St. Matthew, from Isaiah and St. Paul. I don't think we emphasize that enough these days. If we don't have the proper fundamental moral background, we will finally end up with a totalitarian government which does not believe in the right for anybody except the state."

-- Harry S. Truman, President (Democrat)

"If we stuck to the Constitution as written, we would have:

• no federal meddling in our schools;
• no Federal Reserve;
• no U. S. membership in the U. N.;
• no gun control; and
• no foreign aid.

We would have

• no welfare for big corporations, or the "poor";
• no American troops in 100 foreign countries;
• no NAFTA, GATT, or "fast-track";
• no arrogant federal judges usurping states' rights;
• no attacks on private property; and
• no income tax.

We can get rid of most of the cabinet departments, most of the agencies, and most of the budget. The government would be small, frugal, and limited."

-- Ron Paul, U.S. Congressman

Almighty Father , whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will.   Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear.   Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.   Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.   Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.   Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership.   Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.