Trent Lott: “Today is the beginning of the Tartan Day weekend, a time to be celebrated nationwide in honor of the millions of…”

“Today is the beginning of the Tartan Day weekend, a time to be celebrated nationwide in honor of the millions of Scottish-Americans and their contribution to our Nation. In 1998, the Senate passed Resolution 155 recognizing April 6 as National Tartan Day, the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, signed on April 6, 1320. On that day, a group of Scots declared their independence and stated, 'We fight not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but only and alone we fight for freedom, which no good man surrenders, but with his life.' Our own Declaration of Independence was impacted by the wording and spirit of this Declaration of Arbroath. Today, we begin the Tartan Day celebrations with a special ceremony at 11 a.m. on the West Steps of the Capitol. The William Wallace award will be presented to the distinguished actor, film star, and benefactor, Sir Sean Connery.”