Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) made the following statement following President Joe Biden signing a bill to establish a commission that will look into the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
“As I watched President Biden sign the bill today, I was thinking about what it would be like to one day bring my two baby boys to walk through a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture,” said Congressman Kim. “After more than 10,000 incidents of discrimination and attackers yelling ‘go back to where you belong,’ I want our nation to boldly state that Asian Americans belong here. We are as American as anyone else. And our history is long and our contributions are vast. Our story is not just an Asian American story, it is an American story. This history isn’t just Asian American history, it’s American history. This history isn't just for AAPIs to learn, it's for all of us. Through learning, we can come together and create greater understanding that will build a stronger sense of community and celebrate the richness of this nation.”
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