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July 3, 2010

RNHA Independence Day Statement

Lakeland, FL - In 1776 John Adams wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail, during the Second
Continental Congress:

“The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I
am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary
festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to
God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports,
guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time
forward forever more.”

Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4, 1776.

Republican National Hispanic Assembly National (RNHA) Chairman Alci Maldonado released
the following statement, “As we celebrate with family and friends, we must remember the
strength and fortitude of our Forefathers who fought for freedom. Today as we continue our
fight for liberty, we remember the members of our Armed Forces who serve us here at home
and abroad to enable us to have free elections, to celebrate with our families and friends, and to
express our disagreement with the current administration and to express our concerns about the
path our Nation is following at present. The Declaration of Independence is as relevant today as
it was 234 years ago.”

Chairman Maldonado concluded: “I would like to congratulate the hundreds of individuals, at

different venues throughout the country this Independence Day weekend who are being sworn
in as naturalized U.S. Citizens. I commend them on their efforts to abide by the rule of law and
we welcome them into our country, with full rights, guaranteed by our Constitution. God bless
our service men and women, their families and God bless America!”

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for
his own inheritance. Psalm 33:12
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The mission of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly is to build a membership organization to foster the principles of the
Republican Party in the Hispanic community; provide Hispanic Americans with a forum to play an influential role in local, state, and
national Party activities; increase the number of Hispanic Republican elected officials; and create and maintain a network of
Hispanic Republican leaders.

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