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The bridge was not open when it was announced a couple of weeks ago by mutual agreement of the Canadian government and the U.S. government

The bridge is obviously going to open," Hoekstra told CBC News and the New York Times at the July 4 party. "We all want it open. There are some things that we're working through and we'll get those resolved I think relatively quickly.

We've got a few little issues to work out," Hoekstra said. "We've got to figure out this bridge thing. We've got to figure out some tariffs.… We're going to get over this. We're going to get through it.

Next year, hopefully we can all take a toast of American bourbon legally in the province of Ontario," Hoekstra said. "And toast the friendship and the relationship between the United States and Canada.

In signing the Declaration of Independence, they sent a profound and revolutionary message that the world had not yet heard: that all people are created equal and are guaranteed a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

I think it’s important that people realize this, okay? Because I hear it all the time. What does America have to do with this? We paid for the bridge. It’s our bridge. Just open it.

The legislation also included over $280 billion in taxpayer savings, which I ushered through the Education and Workforce Committee as chair.

So, while we should all take a moment to celebrate this incredible milestone, may this anniversary serve as a reminder of the work that we must do together to fulfill the promise of America for our children and grandchildren to come.

I believe that understanding our history is critical to understanding how we can move forward and chart a new course for the next 250 years.

This is an incredible milestone that speaks to the strength of our democracy and the American people.

And for the people in our country who want to turn this country into a communist country, leave, you’re free to leave.

I don't have to agree with everything that she said. The Republicans are putting kerosene on the fire.

This is a great country. You know, we are a country of immigrants. Immigrants have contributed so much to our country, and you know this is the greatest country on earth. I am so proud to call myself an American citizen, although there are…

When Canada decides it wants to partner with the United States in those areas … we’re here to work on deals that will be good for Canada and America.

We like Canada. We like doing business with Canada.

We want to deal with supply management.

The bridge will actually be paid for by the folks who are using the bridge.

Canada is serving as the bank for the bridge.