I ask that my colleagues read Huongs speech in hopes it will serve as a reminder of exactly how precious and priceless our freedom really is. and rededicate ourselves to insure that it remains the beacon of hope for oppressed people throughout the world. Huongs valedictorian speech follows: Almost four hundred years ago the Pilgrims left Holland to escape religious persecution. Forty year3 later they found their condition unbearable. They hired the Mayflower and emigrated to North America beginning what has become a way of life for the United States. Later emigrations to this country have come from Ireland. Germany. Poland. and many other countries. Most recently you have received refugees from Cuba and from my country Vietnam. Whenever people have been oppressed. this country has stood ready to help. Americans have died all around the world to defend the freedom of others.
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