Madam Speaker. let me thank the distinguished gentleman from New York . Dean of the New York delegation. -Mr. New York." for bringing us together today. We share today. I think in the waning hours of the 105th Congress. another chapter in the American dream. A generation ago. Madam Speaker. Irish immigrants came here to these shores looking for a better way of life as young people seeking opportunity. as troubles brewed in their homeland of Ireland. One person was Peggy and the other one. TOM MANTON. TOM came here. became a skilled laborer. married Peggy. got a job. and worked here in the capital of the free world.
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