My apologies for the previous newsletter. We seem to have had some technical difficulties, but have sorted them out. My Independence Day message is below:
Two hundred thirty-five years ago, a group of brave colonists signed the Declaration of Independence and took the first step towards breaking the tyrannical bonds that tied them to a far-away king and an unrepresentative body of government. By signing the Declaration, they moved towards establishing a new nation, ruled by the people and for the people, that would serve as a beacon of freedom across the world.
While much has changed over the past two centuries, even more has remained the same. People still flock to America to escape persecution and seek freedom not afforded elsewhere in world. We still believe in a truly representative system of government and we believe in the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Ours is a nation built on the hard work of the men and women that came before us. We hope to extend one of our nation’s greatest gifts – opportunity – to the generations that will follow us. Even though times are tough right now, our American spirit, optimism, and hope for a better future keep us going.
Let’s take a moment this holiday weekend to commemorate our heritage and celebrate our freedoms and remember those brave Americans who sacrificed for them. May God keep safe those serving at home and abroad on this holiday, and happy Independence Day to all.
To read the Declaration of Independence, click here.
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Richard Burr
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