He was a distinguished author. a professional naval officer and a patriot whose devotion to his country have earned him a unique place in our history. Mr. President. it is ironic that Admiral Rickovers death should come so soon after the Fourth of July celebration reopening the Statue of Liberty because he personified what Miss Liberty has come to mean for millions of immigrants who have come to our country seeking a better life. At the age of 6. Admiral Rickover and his parents came to the United States from what was then czarist Russia. They settled in Chicago. and it was there that the future admiral won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. An immigrant tailors son went on to become one of the most influential naval officers of this century. In no other nation on Earth would this have been possible. Mr. President. as we all go to sleep tonight. it is fitting that we remember one of our immigrant sons who has entered his eternal rest. The peace that we enjoy is protected to a large degree by the invulnerable leg of our nuclear triad. the ballistic missile submarines that patrol the oceans of the world. The quality and safety of these submarines is a measure of his commitment to excellence and his devotion to duty.
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