I lift my lamp beside the golden door! For countless generations. our fathers and grandfathers. mothers and grandmothers. have braved oceans. deserts. and rivers to answer that call. As a result. the United States has been empowered by the contributions of immigrants from around the worldimmigrants who came in pursuit of the American dream and have pursued this dream through strong family values. hard work. and love of country. My wifes father. my fatherinlaw. emigrated here from Russia. My grandmother came from England. My family. like so many American families. has its immigrant stories to tell. This month is Immigrant Heritage Month. As we celebrate our shared immigrant heritage. we must work to ensure that America welcomes future generations of immigrants with the dignity and respect we wish for our own families. The United States has become the greatest Nation on Earth because of the hard work. dedication. and diversity immigrants brought to these shores. Our strength lies in our ability to embrace the richness immigrants bring to the American story. Just look at some of our Nations most successful companies: Google. Yahoo.
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