Arriving in America, carrying hopes in a plastic bag
On the First Person blog, Laura Rusu writes “Thirty years ago today I came to the US as a refugee, and like many before and after me, I was very eager to become part of American society.” She reminds us of this nation’s greatness:
“While the Administration’s Executive Order is being battled in the courts, we must continue to make our voices heard. It’s times like these – hard times – when we show who we really are. In times of great need, the America I know would expand its efforts, not curb them; find ways to be more compassionate, not less; live up to its aspirations, not down to its fears. We cannot extinguish torch of the Statue of Liberty that for decades have welcomed millions in desperate to start a new life in the United States.”
KJ