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While I had not intended to publicly comment on the Berman-Sherman race, May is Asian-Pacific American heritage month and I am deeply concerned that discussions about the top spot on the Foreign Affairs Committee have taken a turn that lacks the respect we ought to afford Ranking Member Howard Berman and the some 18 million Asian-Pacific Americans who should not be marginalized by the speculation.

Much like Black history and Women’s history, the history of Asian-Pacific Americans has been one of marginalization and discrimination. Although we have made great strides forward, occasionally news outlets and, unfortunately, sometimes Members of Congress, perpetuate the marginalization by overlooking the contributions of Asian-Pacific Americans. Consider the following excerpts.

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