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"It is with great honor and pleasure that I join with my fellow members of the Asian Pacific American Caucus in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This month marks the 27th time America has recognized and celebrated the many contributions and achievements of Asian Pacific Americans.
"Our country was founded as a nation of immigrants. America has reached greatness in part by the accumulation of ideas from those with varied heritage and backgrounds. In particular, Asian Pacific Americans have made profound contributions to the arts, education, science, technology, politics and athletics. Asian Pacific Americans have played an active and crucial role in the development of this country, from knitting together this nation with the transcontinental railroad to bringing the world closer together through development of the latest Internet technology.
"The Asian Pacific American community remains and always will be an integral and vibrant part of American society. As we take part in the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I urge everyone to participate more deeply in the civic life of our nation. The civic engagement of Asian Pacific American's will help define our collective future. By working together we can bridge, and build upon, our great nation's diverse communities and move forward with determination and unity.
"I encourage Congress and the American people to spend part of May absorbing the legacy, culture and achievements of the Asian Pacific American community."
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