Congressman Brendan Boyle Applauds the Democratic National Committee for Choosing Philadelphia for 2016 DNC

Washington, DC– Today, Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced that the 2016 DNC will be held in Philadelphia. Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) issued the following statement moments after the announcement:

"I join my fellow Philadelphians in cheering this tremendous news. Call me biased, but in my opinion my hometown, the City of Brotherly Love, was the only choice for the 2016 DNC. Philadelphia boasts the most historic square mile in the country, and I am extremely excited for the DNC to experience this city, which truly is the birthplace of America. Nowhere else can you find so many potent symbols of our democracy: the Liberty Bell – which proclaims freedom despite its mute ring, the President's House – which humbly housed our first two presidents, Carpenters' hall – where a dozen colonies agreed to boycott British imports and defy an empire, and Betsy Ross' house – where the tapestry of our flag was first woven and unified thirteen colonies under a single banner. All of them, only here in the City of Brotherly Love. It is here that dreamers, inventors, and patriots infused our Constitution with the revolutionary language and values that have resonated around the world and throughout history. "

"Our enviable history extends to the present, and it also includes many contemporary cultural icons identified across the globe. Cheesesteaks, "Wit' Wiz", the Rocky steps, Love Park, the Schuylkill River, pretzels, Boat House Row, Water ice, more pretzels. It is the mixture of the great things that makes Philly Philly. Today is a great day for Philadelphia, and 2016 is going to be a great year for us all."