Perhaps the most surprising news from the President's recent trip abroad is the Americanization of commerce in Cairo. Whether it's KFC, Fuddruckers or The Gap, Egyptians like our products. No wonder. We are the most creative, innovative and entrepreneurial nation in the world. We are also the most free and the most generous.

On this 4th of July, even in the midst of economic turmoil, with threats of al-Qaeda, and fighting two wars, we have much to be thankful for.

As Rodney Atkins says in this song –

"It's America"

Drivin' down the street today
Saw the sign for lemonade
They were the cutest kids
I've seen in this front yard

As they handed me my glass
Smiled and thinkin' to myself
Man what a picture perfect postcard this would make
Of america

It's a high school prom
It's a springstein song
It's a ride in a cheverlet
It's a man on the moon
And fireflies in June
Kids sellin lemonade
It's cities and farms
And open arms
One nation under god
It's america

Later on when I got home
I flipped the t.v on
I saw a little town that some big
Twister tore apart

People came from miles around
Just to help their neighbors out
And I was thinkin' to my self
I'm so glad that I live in america

It's a high school prom
It's a springstein song
It's a ride in a cheverlet
It's a man on the moon
And fireflies in June
Kids sellin lemonade
It's cities and farms
And open arms
One nation under god
It's america

Now we might not always get it right
But there's nowhere else I rather build my life
Cause it's a kid with a chance
It's a rock n roll band
It's a farmer cuttin' hay
It's a flag blowin' in the summer wind
Over some fallen hero's grave.

It's a high school prom
It's a springstein song
It's a welcome home parade
It's a man on the moon
And fireflies in June
Kids sellin lemonade
It's cities and farms
And open arms
One nation under god
It's america

It's a welcome home parade

Our Nation has never conquered another. We have saved many. We have nothing to apologize for. On this 4th of July we have much to celebrate.