Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders: News
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Pelosi Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - 5/1/08
“As May begins, we again celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions, reflecting upon the history, and embracing the diverse cultures of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the nation.
Senate Democrats and CAPAC Meet with Asian American Pacific Islander Small Business Leaders - 4/24/2008
"With our economy in the midst of a slowdown, strengthening our nation’s small businesses is critical to helping America’s hard-working men and women," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Pelosi Statement on Bhutto Resolution - 1/16/2008
“I know I speak for all Members when I express my condolences to the family of Benazir Bhutto, but also to all the others who have lost their loved ones in this tragic incidence of violence and assassination in Pakistan.”
Pelosi Statement on Assassination of Benazir Bhutto - 12/27/2007
"The brutal assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is a tragic setback for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan. Her courageous return to Pakistan this year gave hope to all those concerned by efforts to extinguish rule of law there."
Pelosi Statement on Hate Crimes Legislation - 12/6/2007
“House Democratic leaders will work with our Senate colleagues to make certain that a hate crimes bill passes the Senate and goes to the President's desk."
Pelosi: On Veterans Day, Let Us Remember Filipino Soldiers Who Helped Win World War II - 11/9/2007
“More than 60 years ago, our nation asked Filipino soldiers to take up arms to protect the United States. Their heroic efforts played a critical role in the outcome of the war and helped lead our nation to victory."
House and Senate Democratic Leaders Meet with Asian American and Pacific Islander School Board Officials; Discussion Focused on No Child Left Behind Reauthorization - 11/9/2007
"With work ongoing on the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, it is imperative that lawmakers receive input from all communities about this legislation. Congress is committed to fulfilling our promise to improve student performance, increase school accountability, and provide students with the resources they need to learn the skills crucial to their future success."
Pelosi Statement on the Portrait Unveiling of Congressman Dalip Singh Saund - 11/7/2007
“This is truly an historic day. It is my pleasure to welcome to the Capitol of the United States, the People’s House, the portrait of the first Asian American Member of Congress, the Honorable Dalip Singh Saund."
CAPAC Applauds Passage of Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act - 10/24/2007
“Our diversity is our strength. Allowing a process for the indigenous people of Hawaii to be federally recognized makes our nation stronger.”
Pelosi: ‘The United States Stands With the Freedom-Seeking People of Burma in Their Just Cause’ - 10/2/2007
“I commend Aung San Suu Kyi for her courage and for her leadership. The people of Burma are rising up and demanding their country back. The world must meet this challenge to our conscience."
Pelosi: ‘ENDA is an Historic Advancement for Gays and Lesbians’ - 9/28/2007
“For my 20 years in Congress, ending discrimination against gays and lesbians has been a top priority of mine. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA, sponsored by Congressman Barney Frank, is an historic advancement for gays and lesbians and their families. I am proud to be the first Speaker to bring this legislation to the House floor, which was first introduced in 1994."
Pelosi: ‘Crimes Motivated by Hate Will Not be Tolerated in Our Country’ - 9/27/2007
"I am pleased that the Senate passed the hate crimes prevention amendment with a strong bipartisan vote. This bipartisan vote echoes the House’s vote in May, sending a strong message that crimes motivated by hate will not be tolerated in our country."
Pelosi Statement Supporting the Non-Violent Protests by the Burmese People - 9/26/2007
“The courageous people of Burma are standing up to the ruling military regime that has oppressed the country for the last two decades. The ruthless crackdown is outrageous and the international community must not stand by while peaceful protestors are arrested, beaten and murdered."
Pelosi and CAPAC: Asian American and Pacific Islander Students Benefit from College Cost Reduction Act - 9/18/2007
"Because of the pioneering work of several leaders in the AAPI community, we are keeping our commitment to a better future and a stronger nation by making college more affordable for all of our nation’s young people so that they too may achieve the American Dream.”
Pelosi Statement on Ramadan - 9/12/2007
“Ramadan is a time for prayer, fasting, inner reflection, and charity for the more than 1 billion Muslims around the world. As Muslims observe this holy month, it is also a time for all Americans to remember and celebrate the many contributions of Muslim Americans to our country.
Pelosi Statement on ‘Comfort Women’ Resolution - 7/30/2007
“Today, the House of Representatives made a strong statement in support of human rights by calling on the Japanese government to formally acknowledge and apologize for their forced coercion of women into sexual slavery during World War II.
Pelosi Statement in Support of Renewing U.S. Import Restrictions on Burma - 7/23/2007
“According to the U.S. State Department and non-governmental organizations, the human rights situation in Burma continues to worsen with the deplorably familiar pattern of government-sanctioned murder, torture, rape, arbitrary arrest, and forced labor."
Pelosi to Newest Americans: ‘You Exemplify What Our Great Nation is All About’ - 7/23/2007
“Those here today – who will become the newest Americans – exemplify what our great nation is all about. You have brought your hopes and dreams to a land where hopes and dreams can come true. I am proud to help you on your way to becoming American citizens."
Pelosi Statement on Blocked Immigration Reform - 6/27/2007
“Our immigration system needs to honor the promise of America and recognize the enormous contributions that immigrants make to our nation. But it must do so in a way that makes our nation safer, protects all workers, and restores the rule of law.”
Pelosi and Woolsey Announce Federal Funding for Angel Island Immigration Station - 6/27/2007
“Between 1910 and 1940, almost a million immigrants came to our country through the gates of Angel Island,” Pelosi said. “Immigrants from all over the world, many of them from Asia, crossed the Pacific Ocean in hopes for a better life. Their experiences are part of American history, and preserving Angel Island is a way to ensure their stories continue.”
Pelosi: Supporting the ‘Comfort Women’ Resolution - 6/26/2007
“Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee made a strong statement in support of human rights by passing a resolution in support of the comfort women, who were coerced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Armed Forces during the World War II era."
Pelosi: Title IX Assured a Woman’s Right to Educational Equality - 6/18/2007
“I join with my colleagues to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Title IX of the Higher Education Act, which assured a woman’s right to educational equality. And I thank Congresswoman Mazie Hirono for bringing this resolution to the floor and for her leadership on this issue.
Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre - 6/4/2007
“Today we pay tribute to the brave souls of Tiananmen Square, who 18 years ago defied the powers of their day to demand the liberties and freedom to which all people everywhere are entitled."
Pelosi: Family Reunification is a Family Value - 5/22/2007
Let me give you my commitment that I will do everything in my power as Speaker to make sure that family reunification is an important part of any comprehensive bipartisan immigration bill in the House.
Democrats Hold Successful Asian American and Pacific Islander Town Hall - 5/16/2007
Pelosi Honors Immigrants’ Rights Advocates from San Francisco - 5/15/2007
“I am proud to announce that three individuals from my home district in San Francisco – Lucas Guttentag, National Director of the Immigrants’ Rights Project for the American Civil Liberties Union of San Francisco; Bill Ong Hing, Professor of Law and Asian Studies at U.C. Davis School of Law; and Mark Silverman, Staff Attorney of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center – will be honored tonight by the National Immigration Forum for their contributions to immigrants’ rights."
Pelosi Special Order Remarks on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - 5/8/2007
“As one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in our country, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders contribute to our economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and political process. Representing 11 different ethnicities, they have a unique voice, which plays a role in the work that we do in Congress to improve the lives of Americans every day."
Pelosi: ‘Hate Crimes Have No Place in America"- 5/3/2007
“Let us be clear that this Congress, that this House of Representatives, has heard their call. Hate crimes have no place in America. We must act to end hate crimes and save lives."
Pelosi Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - 4/30/2007
“As the month of May begins, I am proud to recognize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s theme: ‘Meeting the Challenges for Asian Pacific Americans,’ recognizes the struggles Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) face, and their ability to overcome them to define their place in American history."
Pelosi, Reid, Democratic Leaders Announce 2007 Asian American and Pacific Islander Town Hall - 4/24/2007
Pelosi: President Should Work Collaboratively on a Bipartisan Basis to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform - 4/9/2007
“Our priorities on immigration reform are clear. Our first responsibility to the American people is their safety. We must secure our borders and enforce our laws, while also protecting against discrimination and adhering faithfully to the rule of law. At the same time, we must enact immigration reform that is humane and honors our American tradition of being a nation of immigrants."
Pelosi Statement on Introduction of Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill - 3/22/2007
“The STRIVE Act reflects a strong commitment by a bipartisan group of House Members toward realistic and comprehensive immigration reform. It provides an excellent framework for Congress and the President to begin work on the vital task of immigration reform, collaboratively and on a bipartisan basis. The President should embrace this framework."
Pelosi Commemorates Tibetan National Uprising Day - 3/9/2007
“We must heed the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as his transcendent message of peace is needed now more than ever. And we must never forget the people of Tibet in their ongoing struggle.”
Pelosi Statement on the Commemoration of the Lunar New Year - 2/16/2007
“This Sunday marks the start of the Lunar New Year for Asians and Asian Americans all over the world. As we usher in the Year of the Boar, we must remember that valuing holidays such as this is what highlights the beauty of our country as a nation of diverse cultures."
Pelosi Statement on H.Res 122 - National Day of Remembrance
65th Anniversary of the Signing of Executive Order 9066 - 2/12/2007
Pelosi: ‘We Should Work to Expand Democracy, Not Limit It’ - 1/24/2007
“The House is ordained to be a marketplace of ideas. We should work to expand democracy, not limit it. To reach our full potential, Democrats understand that all voices in America must be heard. I look forward to working with the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner in advancing our agenda for the American people.”