""I feel heartbroken about what's happen[ing] in the United States," Chris Lillis said. "I think that as a country we need to focus on respecting everybody's rights and making sure that we're treating our citizens as well as anybody with love and respect." "It's definitely a tough time in our country right now," commented Svea Irving. "I just continue to represent my values, compassion and love and respect for others.""
""It brings out mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now. It's a little hard," freestyle skier Hunter Hess added. "There's obviously a lot going on that I'm not the biggest fan of and I think a lot of people aren't. I think for me, it's more I'm representing my friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe that are good about the U.S. I just think, if it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I'm representing it.""
U.S. skiers expressed heartbreak and conflict about representing the United States during a period of national turmoil. They emphasized respect for everyone’s rights and urged treating citizens with love and dignity. Several athletes said they aim to represent compassion, personal values, and the people and traditions they believe are good about the country. The remarks generated sharp backlash from political figures, including personal attacks and calls for athletes to unreservedly profess love for the nation while competing. The situation highlights tensions between patriotism, personal conscience, and public criticism.
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