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Joe Donnelly: And I think back of all the incredible accomplishments that have occurred because of that desire for freedom, that…

On the recordApril 14, 2010
And I think back of all the incredible accomplishments that have occurred because of that desire for freedom, that recognition that each human being is special and that God has given us those rights. And that's why Lech Walesa stood up and said, Enough. In my own district, on the West side of South Bend, also Saint Adalberts, which is the central--one of the central points of the Polish communities in South Bend, and in Michigan City, Saint Stanislas Kostka, which is another central point where the community today is as strong and as vibrant as ever and has a very heavy heart this week after what has happened, after seeing folks they care so much about be in such a terrible, terrible accident, a terrible loss. And their tremendous pride in their American heritage and their Polish heritage has led those communities to be such bright lights in my State and, I know, in Ohio as well.
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Joe Donnelly
Democratic · Indiana
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Apr 14, 2010

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Donnelly reflects on the impact of Polish communities in his district and their response to a recent tragedy.

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