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Velshi: Citizenship is a muscle that weakens if you don't use it - Velshi - MSNBC
Citizenship Day is observed on September 17th every year. It’s a day to honor those who have made the conscious choice to become an American citizen; to assert America's values as a nation built on immigrants. Many overcome much adversity to become a U.S. citizen – all for the hope of achieving the American dream.
That dream isn't necessarily always a lofty one. Many immigrants dream of simply finding a job, having a roof over their head, becoming part of a safe and secure community and enjoying the freedoms afforded to Americans by the constitution. The real American dream isn't what happens to the immigrant who becomes a citizen, but rather what happens to this country when immigrants choose to become citizens. - Aired on 09/22/2024.
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Good job Ali! 
I was hoping that would show up somewhere! Thanks for posting!
Ali Velshi has been there, speaks well and, having traveled the world, from experience. Likely my favorite and most important speech of the day. 
