Which passage is the best summary of "The Speech"? Samir begins to see himself as an American for the first time when he realizes that all of his peers have family members whose immigration stories are similar to his parents' story. Samir gives a speech to relay his parents' immigration experience and gains a deeper appreciation for the beauty and history of the place they left behind. Samir gives a speech about his family's immigration experience and, in the process of preparing, comes to appreciate his family's story and the importance of sharing stories. Samir practices his speech and searches for answers for questions he has had about his family's Indian ancestry.