Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 1999
It is particularly appropriate with the recent celebration of Memorial Day that we pay homage to truly courageous individuals like Mike Berman, whose faith in democracy and freedom for mankind have helped make our nation as great as it is today. The worst of times often best reveals the character of an individual. In the worst of times, Mike Berman proved his charity and love for his fellow man. He went beyond the call of duty when no one else dared to. Having come from an immigrant family, Mr. Berman's achievements illustrate the enormous passion and desire America's immigrants have to create a better future in their newly adopted country. Our recognition of Mr. Berman reminds us of the tremendous contribution that immigrants have made in the shaping of our Nation. This diverse group of extraordinary, enterprising, and self-sufficient individuals have continuously served to strengthen the United States.
Said by
Patrick Moynihan
Illinois
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Honoring Mike Berman and discussing the contributions of immigrants to the nation.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Patrick Moynihan

Sep 13, 2000

If I might say, these amendments get 18 votes, 22 votes; we now have a pattern. The Senate made its decision about this legislation midday. The sooner we are in the aftermath, the better relations will be, and the Senate can go on to other…

govinfo.gov
Dec 15, 2000

in 1972, the Senate gave its advice and consent to ratification of the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, but subject to the passage of…

govinfo.gov
Dec 15, 2000

I will not require more than a few moments to thank my friend from New Jersey and express confidence in the Senators from Massachusetts and Delaware who have just spoken, to thank the distinguished chairman of the Appropriations Committee…

govinfo.gov
Oct 6, 2000

I rise to introduce a Sense of the Senate Resolution that calls on the National Park Service to relocate the Hamilton Grange, which is the home of Alexander Hamilton. As Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolution, delegate to the…

govinfo.gov
View all Patrick Moynihan quotes

Other voices in this conversation