America is the grandest experiment of governance in human history. There was no nation before ours that sought to maximize human liberty in pursuit of a flourishing and free society. There have been bright times and dark times in our nation’s short history. At times, we’ve taken steps forward in our march to a more perfect union, and at times we’ve taken steps back. But what truly matters is that we’ve stayed on the path. Happy Independence Day.
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