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Gary Peters: In signing the Declaration of Independence, they sent a profound and revolutionary message that the world had not yet…

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
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.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Remarks on the significance of the Declaration of Independence.

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