But when the same Irishmen move to America. they regain their confidence. Their charm. wit and intelligence find scope and flower. for the American system puts a high value on personality and ability. When the immigrant Irish swarmed in their hundreds of thousands into the slums and jungles of coastal American cities more than . century ago. a writer in the Boston Pilot said. "Out of these narrow lanes. blind courts. dirty streets and suffocating garrets will come forth some of the noblest sons of our country. whom she will delight to own and honor." This has proven true. The Irish have made a mark in America in which all Americans may take pride. Oren Harris SPEECH OF
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