12/03/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"A third-generation Japanese American, Bob was interned along with his family during World War II."
"Laura and I are saddened by the passing of Bob Matsui."
"Bob Matsui was a dedicated public servant and a good and decent man who served with distinction and integrity in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 25 years."
"Americans are a compassionate people, and we are already hard at work helping those nations meet these challenges."