Speaker. I rise to honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and to pay tribute to the many achievements and honor the countless unique contributions to the United States made by Asian Pacific Americans across our Nation. May 7. 1843 marked the first arrival of Japanese immigrants to the United States and May 10. 1869 signaled the completion of the transcontinental railroad which is greatly credited to the labor of the Chinese immigrants. Therefore. it is appropriate that during this month we recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by Asian Pacific Americans. Today. there are over 14 million Asian Pacific Americans living in the United States. representing 5 percent of the population.
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