Madam Speaker. it is a pleasure to extend my sincere greetings to all the attendees of th Youth CoOp "World Refugee Day. Celebrating Human Rights". As you gather today to celebrate the contributions of refugees throughout the would. I would like to thank the executive director. Maria Rodriguez. and all of Youth CoOp for their commitment to the betterment of the entire south Florida community and the many refugees who have made new homes here. Since its inception. the Youth CoOp has been a pioneer institution in assisting refugees in translating their strengths. skills and past experiences into assets in their new communities. I would also like to personally applaud the men and women of the Youth CoOp for working closely with community members to providing a warm and secure welcome to all refugees. Unfortunately. in a prison cell not much larger than a portable toilet. without a window to watch the days pass him by. or even another human being to soothe the pangs of loneliness. the prisoner lies helpless as we celebrate. He has lived his entire life in a world. just outside. where liberty has been suffocated and injustice reigns.
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