GOPUSA - Young Patriots Essay Contest

Quotes from some of our Partners in Patriotism

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"I am so proud to support such a great contest. We need to promote and embrace patriotism, especially with the young!"

-- Linda Bergin, NJ State Captain, Security Moms, Montclair, NJ

"It is more important than ever that we instill in our youth an appreciation of the principles and values that have made our country great. With the Young Patriots Essay Contest, GOPUSA is giving our Young Patriots the opportunity and avenue to express and deliberate on what it means to them to live in the greatest country in the world and have the freedoms that come along with it."

-- David Brinton, Member, Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania

"I am proud to be a sponsor of the Partner in Patriotism contest and the contestants who will express their ideas of 'What It Means to be an American.' I believe this contest is a great opportunity for all of our nation to pause and consider our own thoughts as well."

-- State Representative Tre Hargett, Republican Leader, TN

"We are currently experiencing a renewed appreciation from today's youth for the values and foundational principles that have made our country great. I look forward to seeing that love of country expressed in essay form from America's next generation of active patriots!"

-- Kerri Houston, Vice President, Frontiers of Freedom

"I have been a huge advocate in gettting younger people involved and interested. The Young Patriots Essay Contest accomplishes that and many other goals."

-- Michael Illions, Executive Director, Sports-Entertainment Republican Coalition

"As a home-school mom, I especially value the opportunity the Young Patriot Essay Contest gives to our young people to vocalize their love and appreciation for this country. I am proud to affirm the youth in America today as a Patrner in Patriotism."

-- Debbie Joslin, Former National Committeewoman, Alaska Republican Party

"The Young Patriots Essay Contest is an excellent counterattack to the leftist message heard too often in schools that patriotism equals unthinking war-mongering."

-- Paul Teller, Deputy Director, U.S. House Republican Study Committee

"The Young Patriots Essay Contest provides a much-needed opportunity for young people to express their love for our great nation and increase their understanding of the principles on which we were founded. I applaud GOPUSA for making this available."

-- Frank Williams, President, Pioneer Strategies, Raleigh, NC