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Chairman Royce Recognizes Korean American Day

Statement

By: Ed Royce
By: Ed Royce
Date: Jan. 13, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former Chairman of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Interparliamentary Exchange, released the following statement to mark Korean American Day today:

"Since January 13, 1903, when the first Korean families reached the United States, Korean Americans have taken root and thrived in our country through their strong family ties and hard work. In my own district, I am continually impressed with the Korean American community's commitment to upholding its rich heritage. The United States, and California in particular, has been strengthened by the contributions of Korean Americans in medicine, engineering, law, academia, art, and many other fields. Our country also shares close economic ties with South Korea, bolstered by passage of the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement which I championed in Congress. It was also my honor to champion the passage of H. Con. Res. 40, which encourages North Korea to allow Korean Americans to reunite with their family members."


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