President. today I am pleased to introduce a Senate joint resolution honoring those Americans whose ancestors were here to greet those of our forefathers who arrived from overseas to "discover" them. My resolution designates the Thanksgiving week. November 23 to 30. as "American Indian Week." I think this resolution is especially apropos this year. The recent restoration of the Statue of Liberty and the July 4 ceremonies gave us the opportunity to recognize our largely immigrant heritage and the courage of those ancestors who made the long journey to America. During "Liberty weekend" many ethnic groups and some selected individuals were honored for their significant contributions to our country. But the first Americans. who contributed so much to our heritage. our language. and our culture. were left out.
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