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More than 80 people from around the world became United States citizens during a ceremony on St. Paul's Harriet Island on Wednesday.  

After U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven Rau administered the Oath of Allegiance, he addressed the new citizens, who came from countries including Ecuador, Peru, Kenya, Zambia, Nepal, Poland, Pakistan and China. 


The judge said he has a personal interest in the naturalization process because of his Irish and German heritage. He said when his grandfather came to the U.S. after fighting for Germany in World War I, he arrived with a cardboard suitcase and experienced anti-German sentiment in rural Minnesota. 


Rau said he wanted to highlight the opportunities all immigrants have when they arrive in the United States. 


The judge asked the new citizens to not only reap the benefits of citizenship, but also to assume the responsibilities. He said by contributing to their communities and showing tolerance and compassion, these new citizens will continue the American Dream.

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More than 80 people from around the world became United States citizens during a ceremony on St. Paul's Harriet Island on Wednesday.

Dozens of new immigrants become U.S. citizens at Harriet Island ceremony

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