[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH IN JUNE

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the historical and 
cultural impact immigrants have had--and continue to have--on our great 
nation, as we recognize Immigrant Heritage Month this June.
  Throughout its history, America has shone as a beacon of opportunity 
to millions of people seeking refuge from prejudice, political 
instability, or extreme hardship in their homeland. Our willingness to 
welcome those escaping persecution and seeking economic opportunity has 
only fortified our strength as a country, and it will continue to do 
so. The United States is ripe with opportunity for fiscal and personal 
prosperity, both of which have appealed to those who have arrived on 
our shores looking for a new life for themselves and their families. 
The resulting mixture of ethnicities and cultures has only served to 
embolden the unique American way of life and experience.
  The foundation of our nation is built on immigrants, and as the 
descendant of German, English, and Irish immigrants, I am thankful for 
a chance to reflect on the importance of immigration to this country's 
historical narrative.

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