Happy Independence Day

Independence Day message from Congressman Scott Tipton:

On this profound day, we remember the roots of our freedom and how on July 4th, 1776 in Philadelphia, our founding fathers took a stand against tyranny and set in motion a nation unlike any the world has ever known—a nation founded on the sacred principles that “all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights; that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

On the eve of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail:

“I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means.”

John Adams’s words have been proven true countless times through the courage, selflessness and sacrifice of America’s brave men and women in uniform, past and present, who have stood in defense of our nation and fought against tyranny on battlefields around the world. They have toiled for the cause of liberty and have given so much of themselves in defense of these states.

They have done so because like Adams, and all of us united in celebration today, they could see that even on our darkest days when the costs to preserve our cause is high, America is worth protecting.

Today, we step back from focusing on our nation’s challenges to take time to celebrate our day of deliverance from tyranny and give thanks for all of the good that has come to the world as a result. We put politics aside and come together as Americans to pay tribute to the special men and women who have made our freedom possible through their service to our nation, and join with our families and friends at barbeques, picnics, fireworks shows, concerts and the like to enjoy our Independence.

From my family to yours I want to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!