http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-new-american-citizens-july-fourth-20130704,0,156522.story
New citizens were sworn in on July 4th all over the country. - - Donna Poisl
By Jeff Kunerth, Orlando Sentinel
Jose Emilio Castaneda dressed for the occasion, not the weather, in a dark three-piece suit as he walked slowly with his cane through Thursday's soggy afternoon heat toward the Kissimmee Civic Center.
He was one day out of the hospital, still recovering from colon surgery, but each difficult step brought him closer toward becoming a U.S. citizen on Independence Day.
Born 62 years ago in Mexico City, Castaneda felt he was starting life all over as one of 97 immigrants from 36 countries who received their U.S. citizenship in a naturalization ceremony at the civic center.
"I feel like I am born again, especially on the Fourth of July," said Castaneda, who came to the United States 15 years ago. "Always in my life I want to do the right thing, make the right decision. It makes me a part of this country."
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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