In the 18th century the establishment of a new land route to Philadelphia made Paulus Hook a vital link between New York and the South and West. In the late 19th and early to mid 20th centuries. Ellis Island. merely a few hundred yards from Jersey Citys waterfront. was the "Gateway to the New World" for more than 16 million immigrants to this country. In its peak. 1.285.349 immigrants passed through Liberty Harbor and Ellis Island. I am hopeful that this legislation will help to revitalize an area which is currently at the core of our eastern metropolitan region. and which has played a significant role in our Nations history as well. By Mr.
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