I feel confident that the resources provided by this bill can bring about a greater understanding of the different ways of life and tradition among our ethnic peoples and thus help us all live and work together in a more harmonious society. For too long now we have put too much faith in the great "melting pot" theory of America and have ignored the concept of ethnicity. The American heritage has been greatly enriched by the cultures. backgrounds. and traditions of the countries from which our forefathers emigrated. Our ethnic groups have much to be proud of and pride of origin should be encouraged. not stifled for the sake of uniformity. In the process of homogenization. our peoples lose a sense of identity and the important values of community and family solidarity.
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