PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Abigail Spanberger: “You are graduating in 2026, the year marking 250 years since…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

Watch on YouTube

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) Commencement Address

Published | Video Starts at 12:47

And your generation is not the first to inherit a complicated moment, but you are the ones here now. Do not be afraid of it. And it's also worth noting that You are graduating in 2026, the year marking 250 years since the declaration of our American independence. And milestones like this lend themselves to reflection where we came from, where we are, and where we are going. We're a nation and a commonwealth built on exceptional ideals. (12:47–12:56)

CLAIM

Asserts that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Abigail Spanberger

Discover more from

Abigail Spanberger

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.