This Independence Day, we celebrate the birth of a nation that embodies freedom, liberty, and opportunity for all. We come together as proud Americans, reflecting on the courage of all those who fought for the freedom we enjoy today.

As you celebrate with barbecues, parades, and fireworks, I urge you to remember the sacrifices it took to establish this great nation and to keep it free for the last 247 years. I hope we can all mark this Independence Day as a reminder to honor the democracy, equality, and justice that make America truly exceptional.