Dem Rep. Thanedar Says America’s ‘Best Days Are Ahead’ as the Nation Celebrates 250 Years

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THANEDAR: "Well, this is a great country. You know, we are a country of immigrants. Immigrants have contributed so much to our country and, you know, this is the greatest country on earth. I am so proud to call myself an American citizen. I became a U.S. citizen in 1988, so I have been a citizen for a long time, and this country has the freedom, due process, freedom of speech, the highest democratic values, although there are some concerns with the new administration, but, you know, this is — our our best days are ahead of us and we will overcome any kind of issues, problems we currently are facing, and I feel that we will continue to remain the greatest country on earth."