Political Quotes

“Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. Thousands of Vietnamese families escaped during the war, coming to America, and Virginia, in search of safety, opportunity, and a new life. There are now over 2.3 million Vietnamese Americans in the U.S. Many Vietnamese-American families call Virginia home, and Vietnamese Americans have become an integral part of our community, from public service and the arts to groundbreaking work in science, business, and education. I am proud of the work being done to support Vietnamese refugees right here in Virginia. One example is Boat People SOS, an organization founded to help Vietnamese refugees. They have rescued over 25,000 Vietnamese boat people. Since then, they have expanded their services to aid immigrants, refugees, victims of trafficking, disadvantaged students, and survivors of violence in the United States. Today, I recognize the strength, courage, and spirit of the Vietnamese community in Virginia's 10th District and across the country, and I say to our Vietnamese veterans: Welcome home. Cuts to CASA Programs”