“I rise to talk about a ceremony. It happened in Philadelphia. It was at Independence Hall. I want to say some Representatives went there. They went there for a celebration. It was a celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The date was when the Second Continental Congress voted for independence from Britain. I am from Pennsylvania. I want to talk about Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is a symbol of freedom and prosperity. I think some people are trying to preserve our legacy. They are working just like the Founding Fathers intended.”
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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