Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Albany Park Theater Project, a gem of Illinois' Third Congressional District, and to recognize their production of ``Port of Entry,'' which reminds us all of an important lesson. The story of our Nation wouldn't be complete without the sweat, without the tears, without the joy, and without the dreams and hopes of so many immigrants and children of immigrants. They are the same stories that brought so many of us here to Congress. Located in the heart of Albany Park, one of the most diverse immigrant communities in the Nation, the Albany Park Theater Project has long been a beacon of creativity, resilience, and hope. Through the power of storytelling and theater, this organization prepares and propels young people in Illinois' Third Congressional District to lead civically engaged and choice-filled lives. Together, their team ensemble members and adult artists make world- class, award-winning, original theater that amplifies and illuminates the voices of immigrants and refugees, showcasing their struggles, triumphs, pain, and enduring humanity. My husband, Boris, and I were fortunate to experience the production of ``Port of Entry'' together, and it was more than a performance. It was a profound journey in the daily lives of immigrant families from all over the world living in Albany Park.…”