mr. bauman are the true heroes of this country. this fourth of july, think about the people-- young and old, rich and poor, citizen and non- citizen-- who have m sacrifices for us all. ame are in uniform but ma not. they all deservemour respect but than that, they deserve a country thatespects itself. i don't hear that sentiment in the halls of power. i only hear it at e outposts of afghanistan and on the streets and in the workplaces of this great land. just a few days ago i was walking by some housing projects in new york city and i sss someone care throw a candy wrapper on the ground. another person saw him as wee . "hey man,"id, "that's our country." that's rht. that's our country. if the powerful do not learn esthis one lesson from theof us, they will not remain the powerful for long.>> oodruff: and don't go anywhere. right here on pbs, america's national independence day celebration kicks off with a star-spangled party and all-star sate. hosted by john stamo "a capitol fourth" is brought to you from the west lawn of the u.s.