I wish to point out that March 25 also offers a wonderful opportunity to all Americans to celebrate the Important role that persons of Greek origin play In our country. There are approximately 3 million Americans of Greek origins living in America today. Approximately 245.000 of the 12 million Immigrants who passed through Ellis Island during its 62 years of operation were from Greece. Many settled in tte New York metropolitan area. drawn by the hope of cultural acceptance and financial success. This pattern continues today. as over 4.000 Greeks. many of them newly arrived. populate the Jersey City area in my district. As Father Karloutsos. of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese In New York puts it. "wherever you find the marketplace. you will find Greeks." In fact. Greek immigrants to the United States have always embraced the American dream. Most major American cities boast a thriving Greek community. active In economic. political. and cultural areas. Individually.
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Generalization that Greeks are always found in the marketplace.