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Patel commenced his speech by linking his personal story to the core tenets of the American Dream. He traced his roots back to East Africa, where his father fled the horror of a genocidal regime in Uganda. The family’s journey to America was marked by patience and resilience—attributes emblematic of immigrants who seek a better life. Patel placed significant emphasis on immigration as a cornerstone of the American Dream, advocating for policies that uphold this ideal and integrating a renewed commitment to the nation’s immigration system under the new administration.