Mr. President I commend my colleagues on their prompt and favorable action on S. 371. a bill which pays a special tribute to our heritage as a nation of one out of many. The United States has absorbed more immigrants than any other Nation in the world. Yet. from the most diverse customs. races. and cultures has emerged an amazingly united people. As we celebrate our 200th birthday. we must not overlook the vital role of immigrant in shaping our national personality and destiny. S. 371 is designed to recognize men and women from various ethnic gackgrounds who contributed to the success of our War for Independence. A few of these heroes already stand out in our history books: the Marquis de Lafayette. the young nobleman from France who became a brilliant general. and John Paul Jones. the naval hero born in Scotland.
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