In 1911. when she arrived. could she have ever dreamed that one day her youngest son would be sworn in as the 47th Senator from the State of Illinois? It was a dream she never could have had. but it came true when she saw me sworn in before she passed away. In my office is her naturalization certificate behind my deska reminder of who I am and where I am from and. quite honestly. where we are all from. Yesterday. with the bill passed on a bipartisan vote. which now will come to the floor of the Senate. we have an opportunity to do something that is not only historic and fair but right. to make America a more secure place. make certain there is fairness. and to make certain. as the President said. that we maintain not only the lawful tradition in America but the welcoming tradition in America. We can celebrate our diversity. knowing that it makes us different than so many other countriescountries that are now torn by sectarian strife and ethnic violence.
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