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Representative Chrissy Sommer's Capitol Report - June 27, 2012

Representative Chrissy Sommer's Capitol Report - June 27, 2012

The Capitol Report


June 27, 2012

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Declaration of Independence 4 of July, 1776.

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“My god! how little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy.”  Thomas Jefferson in a letter to James Monroe, June 17, 1785

This time of year we spend most of our time back in our home districts visiting with constituents, attending meetings and other functions. Next week marks the 236th anniversary of our nations Declaration of Independence. It is a time to remember what a great nation we live in.

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Independence Day – Fun Facts, History & Trivia about the 4th of July

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