HYDE-SMITH ISSUES INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE AS NATION MARKS 245TH BIRTHDAY
"As Americans, Our Respect for the Fourth of July is Rooted Deeply in the Belief that God has Truly Blessed Our Nation,” Senator Says.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Independence Day Message.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement in advance of the July 4 celebration of the nation’s 245th birthday.
“In Mississippi, I am confident that our celebrations will include taking time to remember that freedom isn’t free. Over the generations, thousands of men and women have sacrificed so much to protect our democracy and the liberties we all enjoy today,” Hyde-Smith said.
The read the full text of Hyde-Smith’s remarks below:
“As Americans, our respect for the Fourth of July is rooted deeply in the belief that God has truly blessed our nation—a nation founded on the self-evident truths that all men are created equal, and that our Creator endowed us with certain unalienable Rights, among them ‘Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.’
“As the pandemic recedes, we are certainly freer this year to join family, friends, and our fellow Americans to celebrate our Independence Day.
“In Mississippi, I am confident that our celebrations will include taking time to remember that freedom isn’t free. Over the generations, thousands of men and women have sacrificed so much to protect our democracy and the liberties we all enjoy today.
“So, I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday as we observe the 245th birthday of our great nation.
“Happy Independence Day, and May God continue to bless America.”
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