Shortly we, as a country, will be celebrating the 4 th of July, which will be 247 years as a
nation. During this time, our nation has grown and changes have occurred. In looking
back over this time, I found a few quotes from Americans throughout this time. It is
amazing how accurate these are for us even today.
“They who would give up an essential liberty* for temporary security, deserve neither
liberty or security.” Benjamin Franklin
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it
deserves it.” Mark Twain
“Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.”
Theodore Roosevelt
“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes
with his freedom.” Bob Dylan
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
John F Kennedy
“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’ children what it was once like in the United States where men were free”
Ronald Reagan
In closing, I want to thank all of our active military and veterans who have fought and
still are fighting for our country and its freedoms we dearly cherish.
May you have a safe and wonderful July 4 th .
Mary Cockburn/505-639-2090/MaryCockburn.Realtor@gmail.com
*Liberty – the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life,
behavior or political views. Oxford American Dictionary
