Columbus fleet may have found its port but the journey which he began has not yet been completed. For it was through Columbus voyage that a pattern was established for a nation of many nationalities. traits. and beliefs. and It was through this voyage that men looked upon this land as a place where all people. regardless of color. creed. or how humble or exalted their origin. could achieve their full potential. And. as we become ever more conscious of the importance of our historic roots in both understanding the founding concepts on which our country stands. and the needs and demands of the present as well as future generations. the importance of Columbus as the father of immigration takes on added significance. Though dedicated to egalitarian ideas. we have fallen short of the goals we have established. At times our actions have failed to mirror our intentions. The legacy of this Nationof Montesquleu and Locke and Jeffersonthe foundation of sovereignty and democracy. are our rich heritage. this is a time in our history of continued dedication and effort to reach these goals. The challenge of discovery. of invention. of exploration continues to kindle in our hearts. From the crucial clues to the causes of our fatal diseases. to the complicated answer to the problem of crime in our streets. to the myriad of perplexing problems confronting us today. this is a time for renewing our struggle to improve the quality of life. to seek opportunities not unlike those sought by our immigrants. and to search for betterment in all aspects of society. Just as in Columbus day. the challenges lie before us. As author of the bill which designated Columbus Day as a national holiday to be commemorated by all Americans.
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