I commend the VFW for conducting the Voice of Democracy Program and helping students extend their education through this scholarship program. I am especially proud that the VFW has chosen a resident of the Second Congressional District as Hawaiis winning entry this year. I am certain you will agree that Angela Mislanos speech is an excellent representation of this years theme. "The Challenge of American Citizenship." Text of speech follows: From time to time. each of us hears about foreign immigrants and refugees struggling to become citizens of the United States of America. For some it Is a long arduous process requiring a literacy test. and knowledge of our American history and our National Constitution. To these fugitives who have seen darkness and oppression. the song "America the Beautiful" which we take for granted has value and meaning offering a glimmering light of hope. Those of us however who are born into this great. prosperous nationa land of freedom. natural splendor and boundless opportunity tend to neglect our duties as citizens of the republic.
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