Washington, July 4 -- Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi issued the following press release:
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence:
"250 years ago, brave patriots gathered to declare independence with the ideals that all are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights. Their work was unfinished, but they entrusted future generations with the sacred responsibility of democracy-of constantly striving to build a more perfect Union. Today, it is our turn to accept that responsibility as we continue to conduct the great American experiment.
"As America celebrates our 250th anniversary, let us remember that our founders be...