"The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world." ― Virginia Foxx Topic(s): Freedom More From Virginia Foxx "From a parent’s right to know what their children are doing, to protecting citizens across the country from the growing threat of gang violence, the House Democrat leadership is simply out to lunch." "The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet." "The first misconception is that embryonic stem cell research is not legal. The fact is, embryonic stem cell research is completely legal. Research on embryonic stem cells has taken place for years." More In Freedom "Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous – not just to some people in some circumstances – but to everyone all the time."― Thomas J. Watson "Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night’s sleep, and you can’t settle anything until morning anyway."― Rose Kennedy "Recruitment and retention are critical to sustain our Armed Forces with the best men and women willing to stand in the gap and make huge sacrifices to ensure our freedom."― Zack Wamp