Speaker. when I left Cuba with my family 45 years ago. I could never have envisioned that I would be standing on the floor of the House of Representatives to give this speech. This day for me truly embodies the promise of this Nation. the promise of its founders. the promise of its many immigrant communities. the promise which means that anyone. no matter the circumstances of birth or class. can rise to become a Member of the greatest democratic body in history. Mr. Speaker. it was the community of West New York that welcomed me and my family so many years ago.
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