Michelle Wu: “Mr. Chairman, I rise as a strong supporter of all the good agriculture work that is going on across America. But I am…”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise as a strong supporter of all the good agriculture work that is going on across America. But I am taking this moment to recognize that we have reached another milestone in American history, a milestone that we should celebrate as a people and a milestone for one person in particular, a former Member of this body. The President has just announced the nomination of the first Asian-American to ever serve in the United States Cabinet. Former Congressman Norman Mineta has been nominated to be Secretary of Commerce. I think that is an important milestone for Mr. Mineta, as an individual, for this body, and for us as a people. Mr. Mineta was an honored Member of this body; as well as chair of an important committee; the former Mayor of San Jose; and an executive in a private corporation; and, I might add, a fine mentor to me, someone who is brand new to elected office in this body. In the words of the tech industry in the San Jose area, Congressman Mineta is fully plug and play. He is ready to go, ready to work, ready to work and lead and serve. I wanted to take a moment of this body's time to recognize this honor which has come to one of our own and another milestone in American history.”