It is fitting on this day of historical and religious significance that we also pay tribute to the many contributions made to this country by the sons and daughters of Poland. I do not think this body need be reminded of the services of our own Revolution of Pulaski and Kosciuszko or of the many gallant members of the Polish Legion in the Civil War. I think. too. that we are all very much aware of the caliber of the Polish immigrants who. fleeing oppression. came to these shores in the last century. They have demonstrated a loyalty and capacity for hard work unsurpassed in our history. Today the childre of these immigrants are well represented in the arts and sciences as well as the professions. Eleven Members of this body and one Member of the other body proudly claim such a heritage. There are 10 million Americans of Polish descent living in the United States. almost onethird the population of Poland itself.
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