On the recordApril 4, 2006
The gentleman from Iowa understands what it means then through his heritage to absolutely, entirely renounce fidelity to any foreign state or sovereignty. That is critical. And my great grandfather came over, was a European immigrant, in around 1870, came to South Texas and settled there. He didn't speak English and he had about $20. Within 25 years, he built one of the nicest homes that is still there, it has a historical marker, State of Texas and national historical marker, because he learned English and he worked his tail off and he assimilated and he made the community better, the State better and the country better. And that has been the legacy of immigrants. But it goes on. That is not enough. That means I am going to wave my American flag. That American flag is what is going to be the most important flag to me in my heart and soul. That is what in that oath means, American flag.
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