Speech #970111970

For Ismet Deletioglu knows all too well the problems of loneliness. poverty. and hunger. One of seven children. he was orphaned at the age of 10. and went to work to support himself at any jobs he could find in his poor Turkish fishing village. Matt was able to reach the United States 14 years ago. penniless and alone. Like many immigrants. he struggled to learn the language and customs of his adopted country. Working as many as three jobs at a time. he scrimped and saved. but finally he was able to open his own restaurant. the French Port. His business prospered. and he opened another restaurant.