As my own State of Rhode Island can attest. the sons and daughters of Greece who have come to the United States have made a tremendous impact on their communities. Starting in the 1890s. Greek immigrants moved into Providence. Pawtucket. and Newport. RI. There they built business. neighborhoods. churches. schools. and raised families. Today. the grandchildren of those immigrants are leaders in our State. and Rhode Island is richer because of all they have given. Tonight we do so much more than just salute the valiant bravery of Greece In 1821for the brave acts of that revolution were just one more firing of the torch of liberty that was lit with the birth of democracy in Athens. I join my colleagues in honoring Greece for all it has given the United States and share their optimism for all we will do together in the years ahead.
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