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New U.S. Citizens

By Katie Ussin

Story Published: May 15, 2008 at 6:24 PM MST

Story Updated: May 15, 2008 at 6:24 PM MST

BILLINGS - A federal courtroom usually host to unpleasant trials welcomed the joyous event of a naturalization ceremony Thursday in Billings.

Thirty-one people from 18 countries took the oath of citizenship in the courtroom of Honorable Judge Richard Cebull. The new United States citizens sat together with American flags in their hands and smiles and tears of joy on their faces.

Christiane Von Reichert of Germany said she has waited years for this moment. "It's a commitment I take very seriously and that's why I have such strong emotions about it," said a teary-eyed Von Reichert with her husband Paul at her side. "It's something not to be taken lightly and something that is a tremendous opportunity."

Judge Cebull encouraged the new citizens to exercise their right to vote. Christiane said she cannot wait to cast her ballot in November.

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