Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding 164th anniversary of the Republican Party:
“Happy Birthday to the Party of freedom, the Republican Party. The GOP was founded on March 20,1854 in Wisconsin during anti-slavery political meetings. The Republican Party abolished slavery, gave the right to vote to all citizens, and voted for citizenship to freed slaves. Today, the Republican Party turns 164 years old. In this span of time, the GOP has fought for lower taxes, less government regulations and intrusion in our lives, a strong economy through capitalism and the free market, a strong military and protection of the unborn.”
“Looking ahead, the GOP will continue to fight for our nation and her citizens in keeping our constitutional rights and freedoms safe from the vast overreach of government interference. Together, we can all make this our mission as we preserve the greatness of America with the futures of our children and grandchildren in mind.”
“Happy Birthday to the Republican Party and the citizen volunteers across our great nation who continue to support the Grand Old Party and our platform! Read the platform at www.gop.com and visit us at www.algop.org.”
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