The President's News Conference
10/10/2001
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On Independence Day, we remember the vision and conviction of America's Founders.
It is a day to give thanks to God for His many blessings on America and for the privilege to call ourselves citizens of this special land.
The burden of war falls especially hard on military families, and I thank them for the support they give our troops in their vital work.
He takes his constitutional responsibility seriously.