Congressman Denny Rehberg

WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg (R), today voted for and the House approved an amendment to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

“This amendment is simple: it gives Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States,” Rehberg, cosponsor of the measure, said. “They can protest. They can even denounce our brave soldiers. But I won’t have anyone burning the flag our veterans fought and died to protect.”

The amendment approved by Rehberg and the House states: “The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.”

“I love this country and I’m proud of the stars and stripes. People in France and elsewhere may trample our flag, but here at home, we ought to at least show it respect.”