Louis Kossuth. and a band of fellow patriots. seeking political asylum and assistance for their cause. The heart of the Bay State. with its innate love of independence. opened wide to them. The historic parallel is interesting: many of Kossuths followers remained in the Boston area. They have contributed immeasurably to our heritage and our cultureand to the progress of my own Fifth District. A century later. tragic events again sent Hungarian refugees to our shores. Again. numbers of them have chosen to make their homes in Massachusetts. I am proud of the number that reside in my districtuseful. productive citizens. making their own fine contributions to their communities.
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