New U.S. citizens embrace democracy and look forward to a brighter future
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Thursday, November 7, 80 candidates from 39 countries took the Oath of Allegiance in Storer Auditorium, officially becoming U.S. citizens. For many, this ceremony represents their active participation in American democracy, a system they now have the right to shape and influence.
For most, the path to citizenship is far from easy. It involves unique struggles, such as navigating the immigration process and learning a new culture.
Among the new citizens, Girsewak Singh, a U.S. military solider from India, feels proud at this moment, just as he did when he started serving.
"I already feel a really proud moment as a US military soldier, so I feel the same today. But it's a great thing. Like American, yeah I'm proud," said Singh.
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Singh, came to America to seek a brighter future filled with opportunity, stability, and the promise of respect that he receives from others who thank him for his service.
Compared to Singh's Homeland, he said has noticed that America has no hierarchy, a truthful voting system, and it is much quieter in regards to violence.
"They only want one community in India you know in America, everybody equal, in India... no. Sometimes they don't want another community over there. Hinduism is a majority over there but here everybody is equal," said Singh.
Missing the opportunity to vote by two days, he already decided where his support lies in the next election — Republican. The U.S. military soldier from India is pleased to see former President Trump make his way back to the Oval Office.
"He's like loyal and he has the guts to say something on stage he doesn't be like a double face guy he's like say straight everything."
