Friends,
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| Marsha Blackburn |
These
comments are not that dissimilar to what I hear from people every day;
the message of fear, defeat, discouragement, and loss of the American
Dream. These are emotions so often embodied in what we hear on the news.
Maybe it's why so many of you tell me you have stopped listening to the
nightly news reports altogether. You just don't want to hear it. I
don't blame you, I agree with you.
Ronald
Reagan would remind us that, “Freedom is never more than one generation
away from extinction.” Freedom is always a hard fought battle, but a
worthy fight indeed. And while many might be fearful, I am more resolved
than ever to push back against encroaching liberalism. Every rule and
regulation and every dollar of additional taxes and fees causes each of
us to lose a little more of our freedom. It seems the government is here
for its own preservation, not for the people. The People's House seems
to lose more power to the bureaucracy every year.
I believe
in the American Dream and opportunity for all Americans. I so love
hearing stories from constituents who worked to make their dream come
true. I find those stories exhilarating. They found an opportunity, an
opening, and a way to achieve their version of the American Dream. They
reached their goal. Why? Because they are free people living in a free
land and have the right to dream big dreams and find a way to make those
dreams become a reality. Many have fought back against those agency
rules and regulations. They persisted and prevailed. Prevailing,
winning, and achieving are what we want for all our citizens.
The
frustrations with Washington, D.C., politics, and the bureaucracy are
well documented and we live with them in daily reminders. It is why, on
your behalf, I write and sponsor legislation to remove the overreach of
bureaucrats. Allowing across state line purchase of health insurance so you can have health care freedom, the SOFTWARE Act to give innovators some additional assurances and put government back in their right lanes, the Internet Freedom Act to rein in the FCC, and the CHOP Act to
rein in the EPA. We can do this. America has regularly had assaults on
our freedom. Always. And assaults will persist. Preserving freedom is
our challenge; we should make it our cause.
So, take
this week to celebrate. Thank a member of the military and our veterans
for choosing to fight to defend that freedom. Visit our Pinterest page
for history and how-to ideas for children. Read the preamble to the
Constitution. Teach a child the pledge. Dress up as Uncle Sam and walk
in a parade. Above all, celebrate. Celebrate the freedom we enjoy and
finish your day by recommitting to help fight to protect, defend, and
pass along to the next generation an America that remains the land of
the free and home of the brave.
Ben
Franklin was asked after the signing of the Constitution as to the type
government they had formed. His answer: “A republic, madam – if you can
keep it.”
Let's resolve to keep it.
Happy Independence Day.
Marsha
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