I am honored to congratulate you on becoming a citizen of the United States of America. You represent the promise of the American Dream, and because of your determination, this great Nation is now your Nation.
You have sworn a solemn oath to this country, and you share in its privileges and responsibilities. Our democratic principles and liberties are yours to uphold through active and engaged participation. I encourage you to be involved in your community and to promote the values that guide us as Americans: hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism.
Since our founding, generations of immigrants have come to this country full of hope for a brighter future, and they made sacrifices in order to pass that legacy on tho their children and grandchildren. This is the price and the promise of citizenship. You are now part of this precious history, and you serve as an inspiration to those who will come after you.
We embrace you as a new citizen of our land, and welcome you to the American family.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
With this letter it comes to an end the long and treacherous immigration process. I thank every single person that was part of this process and made this day possible. I can't imagine a place I'd rather be. I am proud to be an American.
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