Fellow Conservative, 

This is one of my favorite days of the year – there’s not much that beats gathering with family and friends for barbeque, a few beers, and fireworks to celebrate our Founding Fathers’ courageous stand to unshackle us from British rule.

249 years ago, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted our Declaration of Independence. They laid out their vision for a new type of nation, where “all men are created equal” and where the purpose of our government is to ensure the unalienable rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” 
 
In the end, the toll paid by the American patriots was very high, with tens of thousands killed and thousands more grievously injured. They risked it all to win our Freedom. And ever since, the brave men and women who’ve served in our United States Armed Forces have defended the freedom and way of life they secured.  
 

Today, let us recognize and show our appreciation for the sacrifices made by so many to build and protect the America we know and love. I will be proudly celebrating America, and I wish you and your family a very happy 4th of July!  
 
Happy Independence Day and God Bless America! 
 
Ted Cruz