WBZ's Keller At Large

Keller At Large 06/12/2008

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Play from 0:01[0:01] ..." commentary I usually saved for closer to July 4 but the cited Big Papi David Ortiz taking the oath of citizenship yesterday that the Kennedy library. Evokes a number of emotions and questions starting with one we can"...

Play from 0:34[0:34] ..." he said yesterday I'm proud to be a part of it. For Big Papi. Being a part of this country has meant far more than simply enjoying its freedoms and luxuries and the rewards of being a Major League Baseball -- He has a fixture at local charity events has raised thousands of dollars for local causes and has established the David Ortiz children's fund. To help kids in need and by all accounts he is a model citizen in his personal life a devoted"...

Play from 1:50[1:50] ..." does the rest of the time. In the toxic debate over -- immigration reform. The image of immigrant has the singular positive force in shaping this country has at times been obscured. But even the most"...

Play from 0:00[0:00]" This is the sort of commentary I usually saved for closer to July 4 but the cited Big Papi David Ortiz taking the oath of citizenship yesterday that the Kennedy library. Evokes a number of emotions and questions starting with one we can afford to start thinking about right now. What does it mean to be an American citizen. To the Dominican born Ortiz has become one of the country's most popular sports stars it means this is the place he's chosen. To raise his family along with his American born wife. It's a great country he said yesterday I'm proud to be a part of it. For Big Papi. Being a part of this country has meant far more than simply enjoying its freedoms and luxuries and the rewards of being a Major League Baseball -- He has a fixture at local charity events has raised thousands of dollars for local causes and has established the David Ortiz children's fund. To help kids in need and by all accounts he is a model citizen in his personal life a devoted family man and never the source of the sketchy headlines. According to the globe John Shattuck CEO of the Kennedy library foundation. Yesterday cited the importance of Ortiz as a public figure not just for what he does but for who years and that's a laudable goal for any citizen. Our country isn't just a gigantic -- of statistics and demographics has some politicians sometimes try to pretend. It's the joint ongoing project of millions of citizens who for the most part. Really do care about building a law abiding morally healthy society of opportunity and fairness. You can make money and enjoy fame by hitting home runs. But the enduring value of citizen Ortiz lies in who he has and what he does the rest of the time. In the toxic debate over -- immigration reform. The image of immigrant has the singular positive force in shaping this country has at times been obscured. But even the most humble immigrant who brings big poppies personal qualities to the table in the news or ought to be a welcome addition. Because isn't that who made us great in the first place"

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