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We gather at this sacred place to thank

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you for the gift of America .

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Massachusetts is really the place where

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the American Revolution began , the

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place that really gave birth to our

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country in many ways , but I can't

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think of a better way to celebrate

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America's 250th birthday than by having

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the tall ships come right here to

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Boston , where it all began .

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Having service members in Boston is so

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special right now . We so appreciate

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all their service . My dad was a Marine ,

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so I'm particularly fond of the Marines

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and just love hearing their stories ,

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seeing them enjoy Boston , and hoping

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that they come back someday .