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this May . We are proud to recognize 

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the history and achievements of asian 

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americans . Native Hawaiians and 

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pacific Islanders across our base and 

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throughout our nation . We reflect on 

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the tradition of leadership , 

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resilience and courage shown by this 

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community and recommit to the 

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advancement of opportunity while 

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assisting in eliminating of barriers 

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causing the struggle for equity and 

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inclusion in this community . Asian 

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americans , native Hawaiians and 

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pacific Islanders make our nation more 

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vibrant through diversity of cultures , 

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languages and religions . There's 

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no single story of their experience but 

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rather a diversity of contributions 

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that enrich America's culture in 

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society while strengthening our armed 

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forces . The american story as we know 

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it would be impossible without the 

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strength contributions and legacies of 

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all who have helped build and unite 

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this country and each successive 

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generation from building railroads , 

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tilling fields and starting industries 

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to caring for our loved ones and 

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honorably serving our nation in uniform . 

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The asian community is deeply rooted in 

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the history of this country . We are 

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committed to the efforts to advance 

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equity route out racial injustices and 

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continue to deliver the promise of 

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America for all our C . E . O . S . And 

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families . Asian americans . Native 

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Hawaiians and pacific Islanders make 

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our communities thrive our cities 

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stronger and our nation proud . I urge 

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you all to join us in celebrating the 

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history people and cultures of this 

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affinity group