 FROM THE DESK OF CONGRESSWOMAN VIRGINIA FOXX 5th DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA |
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Dear Friends, “The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be Freemen …The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army – Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us no choice but a brave resistance, or the most abject submission; this is all we can expect – We have therefore to resolve to conquer or die.” – George Washington, General Orders to the Continental Army, July 1776 As we mark the 237th anniversary of America’s Independence, we remember General Washington’s words and the fortitude of the men to whom they were directed. Serving in the army, much like signing the Declaration of Independence was an act of stunning bravery. Both signers and soldiers waged active treason against the British crown, a guarantee of certain death if the fledgling American experiment could not be defended.
But America triumphed, and in so doing blazed a trail for modern freedom and democracy. By the example of her liberty and Constitution, people throughout the world have found freedom and had their voices heard. Of this we should be proud.
We must never be casual with the freedom we have inherited. It comes with a price. This week especially, we think of those who, from America’s infancy to today, paid the price by sacrificing to protect and defend our country and way of life. To those thousands in our armed forces who are separated from their loved ones at this moment advancing the cause of freedom worldwide, we are eternally grateful.
America is the greatest country this world has known and the last best hope of earth. May you and your family make the most of this Independence Day and celebrate with reflection and gratitude the innumerable blessings of freedom.
Thank you and God Bless,
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