Reverend Fathers. officers. and delegates to the Polish Roman Catholic Union Convention. the one characteristic which distinguishes us as Americans in the world today is that in the United States we have a land of 180 million people whose cultures and background come from virtually every nation in the world. and yet we live virtually as one people. I am particularly happy to be with you here today to participate in the opening session of your convention because Americans. regardless of ethnic background. will agree that the Polish Roman Catholic Union. through its 89 years of existence. has made an indelible contribution to the growth of America. Over the years you have assisted Polish immigrants make an orderly transition from the customs of the Old World to those of our country. Your efforts have helped these people become dedicated Americans and made your communities across the country better places in which to live. Although Poland is a much older nation than the United States. our destinies have been closely and profitably intertwined.
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