
Today you raised your hand and have taken an oath of citizenship.
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Today you raised your hand and have taken an oath of citizenship.

And so, together, you guys represent what is best in America.

As we celebrate centuries of trial and triumph, let us rededicate ourselves to making our Nation a place that welcomes the contributions of all people, all colors, and all creeds.

American workers built this country, and now we need American workers to rebuild this country.

When our men and women in uniform succeed, our country succeeds.

This country exists because generations of Americans worked together and looked out for one other.

We are proud of you. Your country is proud of you.

We can remind the entire world just why it is the United States of America is the greatest nation on Earth.

I would bet on American workers and American know-how any day of the week.

I believe in the America that the people in this room believe in, and it's worth fighting for.

There's still no country that other folks would rather be because they understand that there is something about this place, that there's a set of values that are core to who we are.

Those companies who are represented here today are showing that they care about this country and those who serve it.

This week, we resolve to stay true to the American spirit and live according to our highest ideals.

When you talk to people who have been incredibly blessed by this country, I think every one of us is willing to do a little bit more to make sure that America is the kind of place where the next generation is going to enjoy the same opportunities we did.

Thanks to the extraordinary service of these Americans, our citizens are safer and our Nation is more secure.

We're all Americans and we're all part of the American family.