WASHINGTON DC - Today, US Congressman Honda, chair emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Senate confirmation process of Goodwin Liu:

“I urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Professor Goodwin Liu. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are vastly underrepresented in the courts, and the confirmation of Professor Liu would be another step towards fulfilling President Obama’s promise of a well qualified and diverse judiciary. Goodwin is a personal friend and leader in my home state of California. I have worked with him for many years, particularly in ensuring access and equity in our education system. He has not only been a leader in the AAPI community, he has proven himself in the legal profession as well, with support from renowned legal minds from a diversity of ideological backgrounds.”