“We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. ”
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“I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” Brees said. “Is everything right with our country right now? No, it is not. We still have a long way to go. But I think what you do by standing there and showing respect to the flag with your hand over your heart, is it shows unity. It shows that we are all in this together, we can all do better and that we are all part of the solution.
“I wish I would have laid out what was on my heart in regards to the George Floyd murder, Ahmaud Arbery, the years and years of social injustice, police brutality and the need for so much reform and change in regards to legislation and so many other things to bring equality to our black communities.“I am sorry. And I will do better. And I will be part of the solution. And I am your ally. And I know no words will do that justice.
Trump responded on Twitter that the quarterback was correct in criticizing the kneeling, but wrong to apologize for his statement. “I am a big fan of Drew Brees,” the president tweeted. “I think he’s truly one of the greatest quarterbacks, but he should not have taken back his original stance on honoring our magnificent American Flag. OLD GLORY is to be revered, cherished, and flown high…
I am a big fan of Drew Brees. I think he’s truly one of the greatest quarterbacks, but he should not have taken back his original stance on honoring our magnificent American Flag. OLD GLORY is to be revered, cherished, and flown high...“We should be standing up straight and tall, ideally with a salute, or a hand on heart.
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