Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise to commemorate Korean American Day tomorrow. I am proud to represent Koreatown in Los Angeles, the largest Korean- American community of any congressional district in the country. Tomorrow, we recognize the landmark 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean-American immigrants to the United States, and we honor the enduring legacy, sacrifices, and contributions made by generations of Korean Americans. This is why I urge my colleagues to support my resolution to recognize the ideals of Korean American Day and essential contributions of Korean Americans to American life. Madam Speaker, it is a great honor to represent a community whose history and culture are so valuable both individually, and as a part of our larger, diverse American identity. Since coming to Congress, I've made it a priority to ensure the Korean American community gets the awareness and support it deserves. That is why I've pushed Congress to recognize the sacrifices of Korean and Korean American veterans throughout the last century. It is why I recently fought to secure $7 million for the creation of the Korean American National Museum, the first museum in the nation dedicated to honoring over a century of Korean American history and culture. And it's why I am leading this year's efforts to recognize the monumental milestone of 120 years of Korean American culture, and the countless contributions Korean Americans have made to our country.…”