“Today, there are those that would say that America is not great. There are those that believe our nation is no different from other nations around us. There are those that are willing to allow our nation to fall to the same fate as countries like Greece. There are those that would express regret for America’s success. These notions are frightening, because the moment we begin to apologize for America is the moment we begin to spread roots that choke out any seeds of success for our nation. The moment we stop believing that our nation is special is the moment we will cease to be special.
I refuse to buy into the idea that America is mediocre or that she is like any other nation in the world. America is a nation that was born to be extraordinary. The American experiment is worth preserving. Our freedoms are exceptional. And to boast about these freedoms is not only allowable, it is necessary.
I believe America’s greatest days are ahead of us, but we must realize that the direction of our nation's future lies within our own ability to cling to the uniqueness of America. That is what the Fourth of July is. It is a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans should not just be acknowledged – they should be celebrated.
So this weekend, as you give your child or grandchild that extra popsicle, gather with friends and family at the beach or around the grill, or sit with your loved ones on the old quilted blanket watching the glittering display of fireworks go off in the sky, remember that you are a part of something exceptional. And that exceptionalism is worth celebrating.”
Congressman Randy Forbes
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