INDEPENDENCE DAY, 2003
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On July 4, 1776, our Founders adopted the Declaration of Independence,
creating a great Nation and establishing a hopeful vision of liberty and
equality that endures today. This Independence Day, we express gratitude
for our many blessings and we celebrate the ideals of freedom and
opportunity that our Nation holds dear.
America's strength and prosperity are testaments to the enduring power of
our founding ideals, among them, that all men are created equal, and that
liberty is God's gift to humanity, the birthright of every individual. The
American creed remains powerful today because it represents the universal
hope of all mankind.
On the Fourth of July, we are grateful for the blessings that freedom
represents and for the opportunities it affords. We are thankful for the
love of our family and friends and for our rights to think, speak, and
worship freely. We are also humbled in remembering the many courageous men
and women who have served and sacrificed throughout our history to
preserve, protect, and expand these liberties. In liberating oppressed
peoples and demonstrating honor and bravery in battle, the members of our
Armed Forces reflect the best of our Nation.
We also recognize the challenges that America now faces. We are winning
the war against
enemies of freedom, yet more work remains. We will prevail
in this noble mission. Liberty has the power to turn hatred into hope.
America is a force for good in the world, and the compassionate spirit of
America remains a living faith. Drawing on the courage of our Founding
Fathers and the resolve of our citizens, we willingly embrace the
challenges before us.
Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for a safe and joyous
Independence Day. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless
America.
George Bush
I N - D E P T H - C O V E R A G E AND
P H O T O - G A L L E R I E S.
If we can't hold ourselves up as an example of how to treat people with dignity and respect, we can't ask that other nations do that to our soldiers.
The police charges are a first step in a legal process likely to lead to an official indictment and a trial. If found guilty, they could face life in prison.