CARNEY) It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to appear here today and to address to you these remarks concerning ItalianAmericans and their distinguished record of service in the defense of America. You who are gathered here today are especially conscious of the part played by Italians in the American story: All Americans share your pride in that part of our national history. It is a remarkable fact that Italy. a land smaller In size than almost any one of the western states in this Nation. has contributed more immigrants to American shores than has any other nation In the world. with the single exception of Germany. Today. some 25 millions of our people lay claim to Italian descent. Their story is the story of America--of blood. sweat. and tears. of courage. enterprise. and loyalty. all expended freely in the upbuilding of this countrys life and freedom from 1776 to 1971.
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