"Hey DC, it's DC Attorney General Brian Schwab, standing in front of the archives where the Declaration of Independence sits. Happy July 4th. I'm reminded today that we're celebrating not just a Declaration of Independence, but a celebration of democracy. On July 4th, 1776, our country committed itself to a new form of democracy, not one that is historical and static, but one that is ongoing, dynamic, and one that we have to fight for every day. This year, I'm not only celebrating our country's 250th birthday, but I'm thinking about the hard work that lies ahead for all of us to make sure that the promise of the Declaration of Independence becomes a reality. July 4th gives all of us in the District of Columbia a chance to commit ourselves to continuing to fight for statehood, to make sure that we enjoy the benefits that were envisioned in the Declaration of Independence. This democratic experiment that we started 250 years ago is still something we have to work for every day to make sure that the promise of democracy is something that's enjoyed and celebrated by everybody who lives in the United States. Wishing everybody a happy and safe July 4th. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and remember we're all in this together and we need to fight for the democracy that the Declaration of Independence promised all of us."