Eisenhower. I thought it would be meaningfulalbeit in a different wayto have a joint session on the 100th anniversary of the birth of my father. Harry Specter. who represented the unique contribution of immigrants who settled America in the early 20th century. Instead. in line with the realities of the Congress. I made an extensive floor statement in the Senate on July 1. 1992. on the life of my father on the occasion of his 100th birthday. noting his inspirational values: love of family. educationalthough he had no formal schoolingpatriotism. courage. sacrifice. hard work. commitment to do whatever was necessary to do the job. and an overarching sense of optimism.
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