I had always hoped that this land might
become a safe and agreeable asylum to the
virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to
whatever nation they might belong.
—George Washington
Ultimately, America’s answer to the intolerant
man is diversity, the very diversity which our
heritage of religious freedom has inspired.
—Robert Kennedy
All great change in America begins at the dinner table.
—Ronald Reagan
WE ARE EACH PART OF
AMERICA’S JOURNEY
We did not leave history behind, like unwanted baggage
at immigration’s door.
We are not always on a first-name basis with one another.
But we quickly became acquainted in our daily
surroundings
We are at home.
In some parts of the world, our differences would be
threatening.
We feel enriched.
In America, our differences resonate in our names,
language, food, and music. They inspire art and produce
champions and leaders.
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