Dear Mr. President,

Thank you for your kind message on the occasion of the 236th anniversary of the independence of the United States. Although our world seems to grow more complex with each passing year, Americans remain committed to, and are renewed by, the simple truths of our Founders’ ideals: that all are created equal and endowed with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

On this occasion, I would like to express my gratitude for your message, along with a heartfelt wish for all the blessings of liberty for you and your people.

Sincerely,

Barack Obama
President of the United States of America