Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Independence Day

“Today, we recognize the birth of our great nation and celebrate the freedoms set forth by our forefathers in the Declaration of Independence — that all people are created equal, with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The United States of America remains a land of opportunity and unlimited possibility because of the sacrifices of the countless brave men and women who defended our nation and fought for its core principles.

On this Fourth of July, let us remember the principles that make our nation great — democracy, liberty, and the individual freedoms of our citizens. As millions gather today at barbeques, parades and firework displays, let the spirit of America inspire our celebrations. I wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.”