Politics

I used to tell one of my favorite storieswas Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Roosevelt,address a group called the Daughtersof the American Revolution.They all believe they'd come over on the Mayflower.They hadn't, but they all believe it.And she addressed them as fellow immigrants.

We're all immigrants.That is the foundation of what I believeand the foundation of the fairness I look for.So I am deeply, deeply appreciative.I want very much to serve.And if I could become your controller,I will be deeply indebted to you.So thank you.Your endorsement means an enormous amount.[APPLAUSE]

When we talk about America's AAPI communities,we're talking about the industry and entrepreneurship of peoplewho've helped build this nation for centuries.It's tempting, given the strengths of the AsianAmerican/ Pacific Islander communities for us to buyinto the ...