“It has been said that Sweden's loss has been America's gain, and I think this is true. Swedish immigrants and their descendants have contributed a great deal to America and it is worthwhile to remember our Swedish heritage.”

—  William H. Rehnquist

Address at a Swedish Colonial Society luncheon in Philadelphia (9 April 2001).
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