The Moth

Cannot Tell A Lie

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An English woman has to answer a tough question on her US citizenship test.

Tags Government Nationality Gratitude Religion Patriotism Grateful Historical Serious Thought-provoking

Storyteller

Mel Dockery

Featured on

Doctors, Prom, and Ellen

Recorded Date

September 10, 2013

“I decided to become an American citizen after thirty three years in this country.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Mel Dockery

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