The Declaration is the Polaris of our political order--the fixed star of freedom.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are cited as being among the most precious endowments of the Creator--but not the only ones.
the American people are deeply grateful, and this is a fine contribution for our Bicentennial.
The great promise of the Declaration requires far more than the patriot sacrifices of the American Revolution.
The act of independence, the actual separation of colonies and Crown, took place 200 years ago today.
America still cares, that the torch in the Statue of Liberty still burns brightly.
I thank you for not only their contribution but for this thoughtful gift, and the American people are deeply appreciative.
I am deeply grateful, as is Mrs. Ford, for this very thoughtful and symbolic gift.
I am delighted to see all these wonderful young children.
Our nation's birth was unprecedented as well.
The story of powered flight is an American saga.