Patriotism : (47) " My past as a player is strongly linked to the red, white and blue France shirt. " - Didier Deschamps " Newsflash: Americans don’t want to watch athletes who hate America representing America. " - Miranda Devine " We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us. " - Francis John McConnell " Let’s give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation. " - Richard Dreyfuss " I’ve always wanted to serve my country in some capacity. " - Pete Coors " To one who loves his country in all its parts, it is natural to rejoice in whatever contributes to the prosperity and honor and marks the stability and progress of any portion of its people. " - Jefferson Davis " I am a proud flag-flying geek at heart and definitely a Trekkie/Trekker! " - Teresa Medeiros