This years Fourth of July celebration is a very special one. for it marks both the 210th anniversary of American independence. and the rededication of the Statue of Liberty which. for the past 100 years has symbolized Americas unity and its diversity. Between 1886 and 1930. some 30 million immigrants were welcomed to the United States by the majestic Lady Liberty. towering over New York Citys harbor. It did not take long for the statue. a gift from the people of France in honor of our democratic values. to become the symbol of freedom and of hope for a better lift to people all around the world. Of all the nations in the world. the United States has the most generous immigration policy. Over the past century. more immigrants have come here than to any other country. and the ethnic diversity. to which each of us contributes. represents one of Americas greatest resources. I believe that our shared commitment to the principles of freedom. democracy. and respect for the individual has played a critical role in Americas emergency as the most free and prosperous society on Earth. In the Declaration of Independence.
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