Most importantly. this is a time to celebrate who we are. and like other Americans. to remember the various backgrounds from which we sprang. As Americans. we are indeed a glorious mosaic. of nationalities. of colors. and of religions who have come together to live in harmony. So. I call on my colleagues to join me in saluting Katherine Dunham. Today. she lies in satisfactory condition at St. Marys Hospital in East St. Louis. IL. in the 27th day of a fast. which she entered in protest of the treatment of the Haitian boat people. She has pledged to take nothing more than cranberry juice and water until our Government ceases the deportations of those unfortunate refugees. At the age of 82. Ms.
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