CONCORD, N.H. — On Jan 17th, Governor Ayotte joined 73 new United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Concord.

“It was an honor to welcome 73 new Americans from 33 different countries this morning — they are an inspiration to all of us,” said Governor Ayotte. “I thank them for choosing to become Americans and for choosing to make New Hampshire their home. I encourage them to embrace our ‘Live Free or Die’ motto and get involved in serving their communities. We are stronger because they are here.”

The Governor joined The Honorable Landya B. McCafferty, United States District Court Judge for the District of New Hampshire, and Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire’s First Congressional District, in welcoming the new citizens, who came to New Hampshire from 33 different countries.