Former president’s words at immigration service are a stark contrast to today W e came across these words from former President George W. Bush, also the former governor of the great state of Texas, from an immigration ceremony held in Dallas several years ago. We post these for reflection in an era where some readily forget their own immigrant roots: “You paid America the high tribute of aspiring to live here, leaving behind familiar ways and places and accepting a process that everyone knows is not easy. Our country, in return, honors your efforts and will be honored to call you ‘citizen.’