He served in the Territorial House for 14 years. including 6 as Speaker of the House. With the coming of statehood in 1959. he ran for a seat in the United States Senate and was elected to three consecutive terms until his retirement in 1976. While serving in office. he was highly regarded for his work on immigration and naturalization law. and for encouraging relations with the Peoples Republic of China and other developing nations of Asia. From providing timely answers to constituent concerns. to being widely respected by both sides of the aisle. Senator Fong was indeed a great leader.
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