CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement ahead of Independence Day on July 4.

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Full video transcript:

As we join with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our great nation, it is important to remember our veterans and those currently serving.

These individuals have sacrificed so much so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.

To honor our nation’s birth, take a moment to thank a veteran or someone who is serving today.

We owe so much to them.

I am so proud to represent West Virginia and the people that make it the best place on earth.

It’s our patriotic spirit and our West Virginia hospitality that defines us.

I will continue working hard for you each and every day so that every West Virginian has the chance to live their version of the American dream.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July! 

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