Mr. Speaker. the observance of Columbus Day has come to mean more than the honoring of this visionarys lofty achievement In discovering America. It has become an occasion to mark the courage and fortitude of subsequent immigrations. Minority groups representing millions of immigrants have come to identify with him. for his undaunted spirit was the same as that of their forebears who came to this country in search of new vistas. Whether their ancestors came to this country willingly or of necessity. the virtues that enabled Columbus to succeed still hold promise of rewards. Our able colleague. the gentleman from New Jersey. the Honorable PETER W.
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