And. we should also honor the contributions of the late Senator Matsunaga by continuing his gracious legacy to promote world brotherhood. Mr. President. I have always considered myself fortunate to represent the great State of Hawaii where Asian Pacific Americans have achieved noticeable and notable economic. educational. and social equality. It was not always this way. Many of Hawaiis Asian Pacific Americans are the sons and daughters of immigrants. During the 1950s. a revolution began when young World War II Asian veterans returned home to Hawaii confident that they were equal to any American. Through the GI bill. they entered many professions--such as law. education. and Government serviceand they ran for public office.
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