Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak in support of H.R. 4238. which was introduced by my colleague. the gentlewoman from New York. Representative MENG. Racism and discrimination have no place in America today. We are a nation of immigrants that is proud of its diversity. Despite our societys progression and growth over the last 100 years. the Federal Code still contains language on ethnicity that is antiquated. and. quite frankly. inappropriate. For example. the term "Orientals" is offensive. especially so when referring to the vibrant Asian American community. Using this term in federal law lends it a legitimacy it doesnt dese rve.
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