Political Quotes

“I thank Chair Comer and Representative Raskin for advancing this legislation. I also thank my Massachusetts colleagues and our delegation for the unanimous support of this effort. I rise today to recognize Caroline Chang, a community builder and trailblazer who was a tireless advocate for the Massachusetts Seventh. Caroline remains one of the greatest public servants that Boston and our Commonwealth has ever seen. She dedicated her life to serving the local Chinatown community and effecting lasting and positive change. At a young age, Caroline lost her father and began serving as a translator for her mother, while also looking after her two younger brothers and sister. Her willingness to care for her family extended to all of Boston's Chinatown where community members would often rely on Caroline's assistance when seeking medical care. At the time, culturally congruent care was not an option for most Asian Americans in Boston. Whenever a neighbor needed to visit the doctor, Caroline would be at their side as a translator, as an advocate, and as a friend. Her early sense of purpose and community manifested into a love of organizing and movement building that remained with her as she went on to fight in all levels of government against discrimination faced by Asian Americans. From managing Chinatown's Little City Hall to her history-making tenure in the U.S.…”