Publisher’s Note: Yankton, S.D., journalist Brian Hunhoff gave the keynote speech last Friday at a Sioux Falls naturalization ceremony for new citizens from 40 different countries. Following is an edited version of his remarks.

It’s one of the greatest honors of my life to be here with the 237 men and women completing the journey to this special day.

I’m one of the lucky ones. I was born on a farm 60 miles from here. That means my citizenship came easy. It was a birthright. The ...