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 Proc. 8032 Title 3--The President Proclamation 8032 of June 26, 2006 Independence Day, 2006 By the President of the United States o/America A Proclamation On July 4, 1776, our Nation's Founders declared "That these United Colo- nies are, and of Right, ought to be free and Independent States." This dec- laration marked a great milestone in the history of human freedom. On the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those who created this coun- try, and we celebrate the values of liberty and equality that make our coun- try strong. The patriots of the Revolutionary War acted on the beliefs that "all men are created equal" and "that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." By advancing these ideals, generations of Americans have unleashed the hope of freedom for people in every corner of the world. As we celebrate our independence, Americans can take pride in our history and look to the future with confidence. We offer our gratitude to all the American patriots, past and present, who have sought to advance freedom and lay the foundations of peace. Because of their sacrifice, this country remains a beacon of hope for all who dream of liberty and a shining exam- ple to the world of what a free people can achieve. May God continue to bless the United States of America. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2006, as Independ- ence Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe with all due ceremony our Independence Day as a time to honor our Founders and their legacy of freedom and remember with thankfulness the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8033 of June 30, 2006 To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of \177974, as amended (the "\177974 Act") (\1779 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)), beneficiary developing coun- tries, except those designated as least-developed beneficiary developing 102

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