Back when the country was strong, back before Elvis and before the Vietnam war came along.
Merle HaggardThe Captain just gave us our orders, and Mom we must carry them through. I'll finish this letter first chance I get, but for now I'll just say I love you.
Merle HaggardHeaven knows that alcohol is the worst thing in the world, but it's debatable whether cocaine is worse than caffeine or whether it's the same thing and they just changed the name.
Merle HaggardMy 10 year old son likes it. He's trying to play guitar and everything. He likes that kind of music.
Merle HaggardKeep your opinions to yourself. I think it's important that I stay neutral on politics and remain hard to understand. I don't want to be pigeonholed as conservative, liberal, independent or anything. I back the man for the things the man believes in, not whether it says "R" or "D" down there beside his name.
Merle Haggard