Contrary to what some of Americas detractors would have us believe. this Nation still presents to young people of courage. ambition. and drive. even greater avenues to success than existed almost threequartersofacentury ago when Mr. Rahall first came to this country. We hear much these days of those who are called "underprivileged" or "disadvantaged" or "needy." and there are people to whom these words might be rightfully applied. But it is difficult to think of many who are worse off today than was a penniless Lebanese immigrant 69 years ago. Nick Rahall decided early in his life that hard work. unswerving determination. and a substantial personal sacrifice were needed for reward under the American system. He is living proof of the rightness of that decision.
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