Before I get tagged with partisanism, the Senators were listed alphabetically.

That said, both of these gentlemen articulated their definition of patriotism in most eloquent terms. They are both right.

As we celebrate the nation's brithday, please take a moment to review the gentlemen's comments.

http://news.yahoo.com/page/parade/patriotism/mccain

http://news.yahoo.com/page/parade/patriotism/obama

God bless America!

thanks steve, both essays were beautifully written and inspiring on our national holiday!

Thanks, Steve. Both were beautifully written.

Thanks Steve, or what I mean to say is... Thanks Sens. McCain and Obama. Two truly inspiring speeches on patriotism. God Bless America. Happy 4th.