N. MAZIE K. HIRONO MET WITH President Barack Obama at the White House during a meeting with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. According to a statement from her office, Hirono specifically spoke up in support of initiatives that help Native Hawaiians. Other issues addressed by CAPAC included issues like education and immigration reform that impact Hawai`i and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the country. “I was pleased to have this opportunity to speak with President Obama about critical issues that are facing Hawai`i, our country and Asian American and Pacific Islander community,” Hirono said. “During our group’s discussion, I asked the President to support Native Hawaiians, who are often overlooked when we talk about the AAPI community. The President committed to continue working closely with me and the rest of our Hawai`i delegation on issues important to Native Hawaiians. He also committed to continue pushing for immigration reform – a mobilizing issue for the AAPI community.” Hirono seated next to Rep. Doris Matsui during a meeting between President Obama and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at the White House.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 01:32:18 +0000
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