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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-07-03

A Rising Sun for our Democracy

Bruce Westerman
Bruce Westerman
RAR-4 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR) was published on 2026-07-03 and titled "A Rising Sun for our Democracy".

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A Rising Sun for our Democracy

A Rising Sun for our Democracy Partisan disagreements are not new to our country. From the very beginning, our nation has wrestled with compromising ideas or priorities, differing regional interests, and deeply held beliefs. Even in 1787, when our Constitution was drafted and signed, representatives from every colony were present, advocating for what they believed best served their states. During the tense debating at this historic gathering, Benjamin Franklin reflected on the uncertainty of the moment. Would they be successful in drafting a Constitution? Lauren.Hosler@… Fri, 07/03/2026 - 13:48 July 10, 2026
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