VIDEO: Capito Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's independence ahead of the Fourth of July.

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"Wow!

"250 years of America, what an extraordinary milestone in our nation's history.

"On July 4th, 1776, our Founding Fathers laid the cornerstone of freedom, prosperity, and justice for the United States of America.

"The Declaration of Independence cemented that we are all endowed by our creator with inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

"As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we honor the patriots and pioneers who fought to preserve and protect the freedoms we hold dear.

"We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our founders and countless generations before us, who have carried forward the American promise.

"On this especially significant anniversary of our nation, my hope is that every American takes a moment to reflect with pride and gratitude for the incredible story we share, and for the extraordinary nation we call home.

"Happy Birthday, America!"

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