In 1956. he was cowinner of a trip to Washington in connection with the American HeritageBoys Clubs of America national getoutthevote contest. He was one of two boys clubs members who obtained the greatest number of pledges to vote. In speeches during the vote campaign. he stressed thatThe right to vote is the most important right in democracy. It is the right which will keep a free people always free. By voting we who came as refugees are repaying to America asmall amount of what this country has given us. Voting is the voice of the people. Take it away and men will not dare to speak about things such as liberty. justice. and freedom.
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