Well, thank you very much and Governor Nome and Secretary Bernhardt, we very much

appreciate it. Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and a very special hello to South Dakota.

As we begin this 4th of July weekend, the First Lady and I would wish each and every one of you a very, very happy Independence Day.

Thank you. Let us show our appreciation to the South Dakota Army and Air National Guard and the U.S. Air Force for inspiring us with that magnificent

display of American Air Power.

And of course our gratitude as always to the legendary and very talented blue angels.

Thank you very much.

Let us also send our deepest thanks to our wonderful veterans, law enforcement,

first responders, and the doctors, nurses, and scientists working tirelessly to kill the virus.

They're working hard.

I want to thank them very, very much.

We're grateful as well to your state's congressional delegation.

Senator John Thune, John, thank you very much.

Senator Mike Rounds, thank you Mike.

And Dusty Johnson Congressman,

Thai Dusty.

Thank you.

And all others with us tonight from Congress,

thank you very much for coming.

We appreciate it.

There could be no better place

to celebrate America's independence than beneath this magnificent,

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