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I like traditions, and the national anthem is important.

I happen to love the patriotic songs of America.

Some anthems are great for sports. You've got the Russian national anthem... 'O Canada,' how wonderful is that for hockey... but I chose the Italian national song because at my first World Cup, I saw the Italians play four times, and they won all four times - they won the championship.

I sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium - at a baseball game - which was crazy; there was, like, 60,000 people there, which is a huge deal in America - singing the National Anthem.

Anytime I sing the anthem, it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.

I wake up every morning singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

The traditions of a nation are very important and the anthem written by Francis Scott Key in the early days of our nation should always be revered.

I'm the king of the anthems.

I love my country so much.

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.