Two hundred and fifty years ago, our Founding Fathers declared independence and founded a nation where every person is endowed with the unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked, sacrificed, and persevered to leave our country stronger than they found it.
Together, we have continued the work of building a nation defined by freedom and opportunity. As we celebrate 250 years of our nation's founding, I am proud to be an American.