Sen. Cruz: May We Always Remain a Grateful Nation

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement in advance of Thanksgiving Day:
 
“Today we give thanks for the miracle of freedom.
 
“Our gift of liberty was first realized a century and a half before we ever signed the Declaration or Constitution—it was born when the Pilgrims risked their livelihood so that they might worship the Lord Almighty with all their hearts, souls, and minds.
 
“Thus our nation sprung from a spirit of courage and gratitude: courage to trust that a small force could achieve mighty deeds through the grace of God, and gratitude for his deliverance.
 
“When the colonists challenged the greatest military in the world; when brother was pitted against brother in the Civil War; and when the evils of Fascism and Communism threatened to obliterate humanity, the affront on individuals’ rights seemed nearly impossible to overcome.
 
“Now we stand with grateful hearts for all those who have made our freedom a reality—for the Pilgrims, for our veterans, for our teachers, for our families, and so many others. And, we give our thanks for those who continue to protect the American way—our active duty military, our visionaries, inventors, and entrepreneurs who open endless possibilities for those seeking a better life.
 
“We thank the Lord for his abundant provision. May we always remember our heritage of freedom, and may we never let it fade.”

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