 what my parents ran away from, hoping that I would never witness it. The strength that I feel as an American, I wish others around me might feel as well. I always say I had the privilege of being raised by immigrants because I know what this country stands for and what it means. And unfortunately, a lot of people, especially my age and younger, don't seem to know that. But because of my family's history and being a first-generation American, I will always advocate for this country, everything that she stands for, for me and all Americans and others around the world, by the way, who would