"We didn't want anything too centered on nationalism-anything that is 'Go U.S.A.' " -- Hazel Wong, chief organizer for the Ass. Students of the University of California, referring to not allowing the distribution of red white and blue pins at a 9-11 ceremony.

"I have a (U.S. flag) pin. I was embarrassed to wear it." -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CA

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