William Martini: “when my grandfather, Michael, came from Italy to America over 90 years ago, he came because of a promise. It was the…”

“when my grandfather, Michael, came from Italy to America over 90 years ago, he came because of a promise. It was the promise that sets the United States apart from every other nation in the world. That promise is the American dream: the deal that if you are willing to sacrifice and live by the rules set out by the world's greatest democracy, then you are empowered, not entitled, to follow a life of liberty and a pursuit of happiness that only America can offer. When I came to Congress, I came because of that promise. I told my constituents I would protect that dream that our forefathers created, nurtured, and cherished. Mr. Speaker, after 2 months on the job, I can say with great satisfaction that we are indeed restoring that sacred promise. Our efforts to date protect in our society what was so dear to my grandfather and all of our ancestors: a sense of opportunity, responsibility, and accountability that truly distinguishes these United States of America.”