Rep. Sewell Marks America's 250th Birthday with Independence Day Video Message

Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a video message celebrating America's 250th birthday and honoring the generations of Americans who have fought to bring our nation closer to its highest ideals.

Watch Rep. Sewell's Independence Day message here.

Rep. Sewell: Happy Fourth of July, Alabama! Today, as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we honor the centuries of Americans who dreamed big, sacrificed greatly, and worked to build a more perfect union.

For 250 years, each generation has been called to move America closer to the ideals set forth in our founding documents. We haven't always lived up to those ideals, but time and time again, ordinary Americans have answered that call, expanding freedom, widening opportunity, and making our union stronger along the way.

That's what makes this anniversary so meaningful. But it also explains why this moment feels different for so many Americans.

As we celebrate our nation's remarkable journey, many of us are also uneasy about the challenges facing our democracy and the attacks on so many of our hard-fought rights and freedoms. This milestone reminds us that the work of building a better America is never finished.

History shows us that the greatest progress has always been driven by ordinary people refusing to accept the status quo. And when we march, and when we pray, and when we vote, and when we stand united against the forces of hate, there is nothing, absolutely nothing we cannot achieve.

That same spirit will carry us forward today.

And while some in positions of power may try to make this moment about themselves, America's 250th birthday is a reminder that this country is bigger than any one person or political party. The promise of America is shared by all of us, regardless of our race, our gender, or the amount of wealth or power we hold.

On this historic celebration, let us recommit ourselves to the values that have guided our nation for two and a half centuries: liberty, equality, justice and opportunity. Let's continue to work on building an America that lives up to those ideals, not just for some, but for everyone.

May we never stop believing in the promise of our country or in our ability to build a brighter future together.

Happy Independence Day! God bless you and God bless the United States of America.

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