Doherty hopes to gain political asylum to protect him from British authorities. U.S. law enforcement officials have kept Mr. Doherty in jail for neariy 8 years. although they have never charged him with a crime. On a more positive note. Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the spirit of success symbolized by the tens of thousands of Irish immigrants who have contributed so much to our great country. One son of an Irish immigrant who has achieved great success in America is Michael J. Roarty. a business executivr from St. Louis who was recently named "IrlshAmerican Man of the Year" by the magazine Irish America.
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