[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      INTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICAN FLAGS SHOULD BE MADE IN THE USA 
                               RESOLUTION

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker and colleagues, I rise today to speak about 
a resolution that I have just introduced that expresses the sense of 
the Congress that all American flags flown over Federal Government 
buildings and on federal property should be made in the United States.
  The U.S. Census bureau estimates that $5.3 million worth of American 
flags were imported from other countries in 2006, mostly from China. 
Even though U.S. law requires every flag be labeled with its ``country 
of origin,'' the figure of foreign-made American flags has steadily 
grown over the past few years. This is an absolute shame!
  The American flag is much more than our national symbol. It embodies 
our courage, liberty, and justice. The flag reminds us each and every 
day of the blood that was shed so that we may enjoy our freedoms. So as 
we proudly fly the Stars and Stripes, we must be sure that they are 
homespun in the United States!
  So as we approach the few months where we celebrate Memorial Day, 
Flag Day, and Independence Day, I invite my colleagues and fellow 
patriots to join with me in honoring our American flag every day! 
Please join me in supporting H. Res. 1182

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