I wrote in my song "God Bless the USA" that "I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today," and as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the song, I still mean every word.

Leadership is never easy. May we live each day striving to be the Americans our forefathers dreamed of — courageous, principled and united in purpose. God bless our great nation.

The gross conflation of religion and nationalism in the God Bless the USA Bible is an affront to the Constitution and to our nation’s basic values.

“Please pray for peace in our nation.” Bishop Donald Hying, bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, also offered prayers for Trump and those injured in the shooting, adding: “Our country needs prayer ...

And we continue our relentless pursuit of America's destiny as we make our nation stronger, prouder, freer and greater than ever before. "May God bless our fallen heroes.

“And we continue our relentless pursuit of America‘s destiny as we make our nation stronger, prouder, freer, and greater than ever before. “May God bless our fallen heroes.

July we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is appropriate that we pay tribute to our country and praise God for his blessings and guidance our country. Our nation is ...

He recounted with delight singing “God Bless the USA” with new citizens, some of whom sang in their native language. “It’s fun to see people do that and how much they embrace the American ...