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Colin Powell’s 2005 “The America I believe In” essay on immigration:
“Our attitude has to be, we are glad you are here”
"The America I Believe In" By: Colin Powell 11 Apr 2005 I believe in America and I believe in our people. Later this month, I will be participating in a ceremony at Ellis Island where I will receive copies of the ship manifest and the immigration documents that record the arrival in America of my mother, Maud Ariel McKoy, from Jamaica aboard the motor ship Turialba in 1923. My father, Luther Powell, had arrived three years carlier at the Port of Philadelphia. They met in New York City, married, became Americans and raised a family. By their hard work and their love for this country, they enriched this nation and helped it grow and thrive. They instilled in their children and grandchildren that same love of country and a spirit of optimism. My family's story is a common one that has been told by millions of Americans. We are a land of immigrants: a nation that has been touched by every nation and we, in tum, touch every nation. And we are touched not just by immigrants but by the visitors who come to America and return home to tell of their experiences. I believe that our greatest strength in dealing with the world is the openness of our society and the welcoming nature of our people. A good stay in our country is the best public diplomacy tool we have. After 9/11 we realized that our country's openness was also its vulnerability. We needed to protect ourselves by knowing who was coming into the country, for what purpose and to know when they left. This was entirely appropriate and reasonable. Unfortunately, to many foreigners we gave the impression that we were no longer a welcoming nation. They started to go to schools and hospitals in other countries, and frankly, they started to take their business elsewhere. We can't allow that to happen. Our attitude has to be, we are glad you are here. We must be careful, but we must not be afraid. As I traveled the world as secretary of state, I encountered anti-American sentiment. But I also encountered an underlying respect…
May 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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To be fair, this is probably what people not in tech think this means
Image of hand spraying hand sanitizer on a pin pad
April 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Behold, a woman
April 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Today’s #workchronicles comic of the day perfectly predicted my class topics. *chef’s kiss* 🤌🏻
January 17, 2025 at 3:59 AM