For on this anniversary there still remains fresh in our minds. the heroic but momentarily futile struggle of the Hungarian people to throw off the bonds of communism. There is hardly a city or hamlet in this country today. that is not sheltering some remnant of that pitifully brave freedom army. and while Hungary must weep over the forced departure of many of the finest of her sons and daughters. their coming to this country cannot help but enrich our culture and bring to us a new awareness of what freedom really means. It is true. there may be some misinformed individuals. happily few in number. who feel resentment at the warm welcome that has been extended to the refugees who have found a safe haven in our land. but I know it is only because they do not fully understand. They have not seen as I have. these young people with the fire of patriotism blazing in their eyes. the intense love of country throbbing in their voices and the warmth of gratitude for American good neighborliness in their smiles and the grip of their hands. They are good people. these refugees who have reached out to us for a helping hand. and should they elect to adopt us for their own they will be good citizens. Should they one day return to carry on the crusade for freedom in their own beloved Hungary. we still shall have profited by their having been among us. I say this with conviction because I have seen impressive examples of their outstanding character in my own district.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizing about the patriotism and character of Hungarian refugees.