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John Kerry: If confirmed, he would be the first American of Korean heritage to serve our country in this post--a testament to the…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
If confirmed, he would be the first American of Korean heritage to serve our country in this post--a testament to the success of Korean immigrants who first began coming to the United States roughly 150 years ago.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry highlights the significance of Kim's nomination for Korean Americans.

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