These soldiers and sailors were not born in this country. But they loved her enough to risk their lives to protect her. Over 60.000 active military personnel are immigrants to this country. More than 20 percent of recipients of our highest military declaration. the Congressional Medal of Honor. have been immigrants. And the most decorated combat team of World War II was a regiment made up of the sons of Japanese immigrants. Many immigrants have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. More than once I have told audiences the story of Nicolas Minue. the Polish born soldier who served the United States in World War II. I tell this story because of the inspiring bravery that is its subject. because of the pride it should evoke in every American. native or foreign born. In Tunisia in 1943. private Minues company was pinned down by enemy machine gunfire. According to the official report. "Private Minue voluntarily. alone. and unhesitatingly. with complete disregard of his own welfare. charged the enemy entrenched position with fixed bayonet.
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