Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz Quotes

I savored my time on top of the podium by watching the American flag rise up out of the crowd as the anthem played, thinking about how every single second of training I've done was for this minute and how many people played a role in my achievement.

As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. Do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my shoulders all day long.

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.

I love a bit of flag-waving.

When public rejoicing carries to their families the news of a victory, they will be able to say with the exultation of their enthusiasm: ‘I armed the hand of that valiant man who assures his glory and our liberty’.

I'm going to do the Commonwealth Games for no other reason than national pride. It's something special getting to ride for the Isle of Man.

Especially winning for Belgian, it's so emotional for me.

I remember seeing the Olympics when I was 13. I always wanted to know how it felt to stand on top of the podium hearing your country's anthem while watching your flag being raised in something you poured your heart and soul into.

It's an honour playing for the country.

Whenever I see the Hong Kong flag is flying in the sky, not because of anybody else, because of my efforts, I think it's the most proud time of my life.

I think there can be nothing more special than winning something with the shirt of your national team.

I take a ton of pride in what our flag and our anthem stands for.

Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?

The thing I probably love the most is driving out with the championship trophy under my arm.

Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue

I'm about as far from being a flag-waver - you won't find any American flag pins in my drawer - as someone can be.

As a former NFL player, I am one American who will have nothing to do with any NFL Team that cannot find the corporate courage to stand for the millions of courageous past great Americans whose sacrifice gave meaning to our flag and national anthem and to the millions upon millions who still dream to come to its free shores.

There is nothing more beautiful than being able to represent my country.

That first game was so hyped up, and it was obviously my first experience of a crowd in a World Cup. When I first walked out and heard the national anthem, it was just an unreal experience. I didn't expect a crowd like that.

To win the World Cup in our colours was beyond my dreams and something I will never, ever forget.

It's such an honor to represent my country.

Philippines, what an amazing honor it has been to carry your name across my chest and to embody you in all aspects.

I'm not ashamed of being American; I'm very proud.

It might sound very cocky or naive of me, or self-centered, but I want to win a World Cup for my country.

Winning the World Cup was a dream come true after so many years of wanting something so bad. After that final whistle, I dropped to the ground on my knees and got emotional.