President Joe Biden is expressing his appreciation for frontline and essential workers in his message to Americans on the Fourth of July.
“This Fourth of July, America is back. We’re headed into a summer of joy – of freedom – thanks to the millions of Americans who stepped up to get vaccinated. To the frontline and essential workers who have made this day possible: thank you,” Biden tweeted on Sunday.
He included a video showing a previous message he delivered to the nation about getting vaccinated.
“We need everyone to get vaccinated. If we do this together, by July the 4th, there’s a good chance you, your families, and your friends will be able to celebrate Independence Day. That will make this Independence Day something truly special,” Biden said on March 11.
He continued, “This Fourth of July, America is back.”
This Fourth of July, America is back.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 4, 2021
We’re headed into a summer of joy – of freedom – thanks to the millions of Americans who stepped up to get vaccinated. To the frontline and essential workers who have made this day possible: thank you. pic.twitter.com/g6cztrJDT8
Vice President Kamala Harris also took to Twitter to thank frontline workers and service members.
“This Independence Day, we honor the servicemembers who protect our nation. And we say thank you to the frontline workers—and all Americans—who are doing the work to end this pandemic,” Harris wrote.
This Independence Day, we honor the servicemembers who protect our nation. And we say thank you to the frontline workers—and all Americans—who are doing the work to end this pandemic.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 4, 2021
Other lawmakers thanked service members in their Fourth of July messages.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) tweeted, “Wishing you all a safe and happy [Fourth of July]! Today we celebrate our great nation, this land of opportunity—we give thanks to the brave men and women who served and sacrificed to secure our freedoms and protect our democracy. Here’s to [Flag of United States] as we strive to become a more perfect Union.”
Wishing you all a safe & happy #FourthofJuly! Today we celebrate our great nation, this land of opportunity—we give thanks to the brave men & women who served & sacrificed to secure our freedoms & protect our democracy. Here’s to 🇺🇸 as we strive to become a more perfect Union. pic.twitter.com/13HXNG69yF
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) July 4, 2021
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) encouraged Americans to “honor the men and women who have courageously fought for our freedom.”
As we celebrate the birth of our nation and the founding principles of freedom and liberty that we hold dear, let us honor the men and women who have courageously fought for our freedom.
— Rep. Liz Cheney (@RepLizCheney) July 4, 2021
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/jMCNacC5x4
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) wished Americans a happy Fourth of July and reminded them of “our freedom and all who have helped push our nation towards that more perfect Union our founders envisioned. Be safe everyone.”
Happy #FourthofJuly! Here's to our freedom and all who have helped push our nation towards that more perfect Union our founders envisioned. Be safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/a3ZVeSh6E4
— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyDuckworth) July 4, 2021
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) called on Americans to “recognize that the freedoms we have and the extraordinary country we are blessed to call home don’t come without sacrifice.”
She added, “In the midst of time with family and time with friends—let us not forget the price of freedom.”
As we celebrate today, it's important to recognize that the freedoms we have & the extraordinary country we are blessed to call home don’t come without sacrifice. In the midst of time with family and time with friends—let us not forget the price of freedom. #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/GeZqxUB7bQ
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) July 4, 2021
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) said she is “proud to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of all our veterans and servicemembers.”
Happy Independence Day, Arizona! We’re proud to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of all our veterans and servicemembers. pic.twitter.com/I6SRTcsNQm
— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) July 4, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called the Fourth of July her “favorite non-religious holiday” in a statement over the weekend.
She continued, “Best wishes for a joyful and harmonious Fourth of July Weekend.”