I accepted an invitation to be the main speaker in Buffalo on this date as 149 new U.S. citizens take their oath of allegiance in a Federal district court ceremony. Had there been any question in my mind about the outcome of the vote on the pending conference report. I would have canceled my commitment and remained here for the rollcall. As the son of an immigrant father who was a participant in a similar ceremony years ago. I feel deeply about the importance of the naturalization ceremony in welcoming these new citizens. Mr. Speaker. with regard to the social security system and the questions on financing which are being raised.
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