[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 121 (Monday, September 23, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9031-S9032]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATIONS TO NICK COSMA

 Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I rise today to offer my most 
sincere words of support and encouragement to Mr. Nick Cosma. Today 
Nick will stand and take his oath to become a citizen of the United 
States.

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  I believe it is particularly important during such times as these to 
reflect upon the dream that America represents to so many people like 
Nick around the world. A strong family, an adventurer's spirit and a 
solid character are essential ingredients to brave the challenges of an 
unknown land. While it certainly isn't an easy task to come from afar 
and try to make a better life in the United States, people continually 
come to these shores in search of opportunity, freedom and personal 
liberty. America is a country full of opportunity for those who are 
willing to work hard. Nick's hard work and dedication has brought him 
through our legal process to a junction where he can call himself an 
American.
  Today Nick will have earned all of the rights and responsibilities 
that come with citizenship. I know this is a proud day for Nick and his 
wife Abra and their family and friends. As I understand, Nick has 
already been shopping for a fireproof safe to house his new American 
passport. It is apparent that Nick is already taking his new 
responsibilities seriously.
  So with that, I offer congratulations to Nick Cosma and his family on 
his day of becoming a citizen.

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