Elijah Cummings: “They're not asking for anybody to defend them. They're not asking for any awards for doing the right thing. They do it…”

That year, Bayou La Batre did elect its first Asian-American city council member.

And I don't give a damn how you look at it; there are efforts to stop people from voting. That is not right. This is not Russia. This is the United States of America.

Asian Americans are becoming more politically visible, and our numbers are showing that.

Earlier this year, thanks to this committee's efforts, the House passed the Inspector General Access Act, co-sponsored by Chairman Cummings, Congressman Richmond, Congressman Hice, and Congressman Lynch, and hopefully, that will be given…