BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — More than two dozen people took the oath of citizenship on Wednesday at the Theodore Roosevelt House on Delaware Avenue.

"This is like my dream come true. I'm really happy for that," said Kemoh Sheriff.

The new citizens came from 17 countries around the world, including Bangladesh, Burma, Brazil and Canada. Sheriff is an immigrant from Sierra Leone.

"All I can say is I'm very happy. I'm very happy to become a United States citizen today," said Sheriff. "My dream came true today. I'm really happy for that."

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Wednesday was a day to celebrate, and the venue holds special significance — it's where President The

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