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On
July 4 Americans celebrate the bold document that declared their
independence and explained the principles upon which their nation was
founded. The Declaration of Independence states that "all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit
of Happiness." It proclaimed a new nation, one that would be founded
on the "consent of the governed."
As you celebrate the Fourth of
July this weekend, remember the brave men who ventured into dangerous
and uncharted waters in "a skiff made of paper." More importantly,
remember the principles they based their actions upon. Take a few
minutes to read the Declaration so that you can appreciate our founding
principles on Independence Day.
Read the Declaration of Independence here.
The
fight for liberty and independence must go on. Even now, millions of
unborn human beings are denied the sacred and inalienable "right to
life." Much work remains to be done. But let us take courage from
those men of long ago, and renew our commitment to appreciating,
promoting, and defending the rights and principles contained in our
founding document.
And
for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the
protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our
Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor.
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