For 250 glorious years, the rule of law and the blessings of freedom have stood as the bedrock of our Republic and the fount of our greatness.  On Loyalty and Law Day, we reaffirm our solemn commitment to defending our unalienable rights and preserving our freedoms. Since our founding on July 4, 1776, the righteous principles of equal justice, law and order, and the dignity of every human person have been faithfully defended by generations of patriots.  In fact, from the very beginning of our national story, responsible citizenship has meant obeying our laws, defending our flag, honoring our heritage, protecting our homeland, and safeguarding our constitutional way of life.…