I thank a soldier Thank a marine Thank the airmen, sailors that I’ve never seen Ensuring the freedoms We embrace every day They’re standing strong for the US of A
Every day I hear reporters -- bringing me the news They can say and they can write whatever words they choose And I know why this freedom of speech still survives ‘Cause the bravest men and women pledge their lives …and
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I can choose my form of worship, in America I’m free But no member of the clergy provides this guarantee A fair and speedy trial is my right, and yet I see That attorneys don’t protect this liberty …so
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We take these rights for granted, Rarely thinking there’s a price When preserving them requires….. great sacrifice