Mr. Speaker. amidst the current congressional debate over the U.S. Immigration policies. it Is very Important to remember why so many people from around the world want to live in our country. My father was such an immigrant who came from his native Germany to the United States. Recently. I was reminded of my fathers reasons for immigrating when I attended the awards ceremony given to honor the winners of the Sertoma Club of Long Beach. Californias Fifth Annual Heritage Month Essay Contest. The essay contest topic was "What It Means to Me To Live In America." The winnersall young people from Long Beach and Lakewood. CArepresent the many faces of America. Some are recent immigrants. others. native born. But all write words that are a moving tribute to the fundamental spirit of our Nationthe right to be free. the opportunity to build a better life. and the chance to follow ones dreams. As the Immigration debate continues. Congress would do well to remember the Insightful words of these young people. They speak directly to the heart of what makes our Nation great.
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