05.31.07
Sen. Barack Obama’s statement on APA Heritage Month
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has released a statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Here’s an excerpt:
“Let’s honor (Asian Pacific Americans) by rededicating ourselves to the challenges we all have in common — whether it’s protecting our civil rights, making college more affordable, or passing comprehensive immigration reform. And let’s fight for affordable, high-quality health care, so we can cover the 2.4 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders who are currently uninsured. Finally, let’s make sure that Asian American and Pacific Islanders are getting the pay and jobs they deserve by raising the minimum wage and investing in small businesses.”
For the full statement, go here.
barbak said,
May 31, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Nice, all he did was exploit this opportunity to plug his generic platform - instead of speaking directly to and about Asian-specific issues.
Rob said,
June 1, 2007 at 2:20 am
A little too late, no?
humpers said,
June 1, 2007 at 9:04 am
too late for APA heritage month, but never too early for election 2008.
Jun Zuniga said,
June 1, 2007 at 4:35 pm
May 25, 2007. Why wait until the end of APA Heritage month? Thanks Senator, I guess.