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Pelosi Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Statement

Date: May 1, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in commemoration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which is observed in May:

"Each Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we lift up the remarkable achievements, beautiful cultures and rich contributions that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have made to our country.

"The history of AAPI Americans is one of courage and vitality. Our nation celebrates the inspiring legacy of the generations of Americans of Asian descent, many of whom have overcome injustice and persecution to bravely defend, shape and strengthen our great nation. I take special pride in the deeply-rooted, lively and growing AAPI community that continues to strengthen my home town of San Francisco.

"Asian Pacific American Heritage month reminds us that the beauty is in the mix. As we mark this month, let us recommit ourselves to the fight for comprehensive immigration reform that will unite our families and honor our values as a nation."


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