Mr. President. last Friday In New York City there passed away one who had come to this country as an immigrant boy and had lived to become a mighty influence for good in that great city. Abraham Cahan. writer of note. founder and editor of the Jewish Daily Forward. devoted to the service and betterment of his fellow men. made and left a profound impression not only on his community. but also on other communitiesnear and far alike. In these days. when cynicism seems too often to rule and there seems to be developing a tendency to doubt ones neighbor. it is well for us to reflect upon the life and achievement of Abraham Cahan and to remember thathowever much emphasis is placed upon shortcomings in American charactersuch evil as may exist among us is far overshadowed by the qualities of decency and honesty and kindness which most Americans possess. At this point in my remarks I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the RECORD the texts of editorials on Abraham Cahan which have appeared in recent issues of the New York Times and the New York Herald Tribune.
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