McCollum Statement on 2017 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement commemorating 2017 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:

"Throughout the month of May, our country has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. We have honored the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including the vibrant Asian American community that makes up 13 percent of the Fourth District.

"As we have seen in Minnesota and throughout the United States, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have enriched our communities and our country through remarkable achievements in public service, business, science, the arts, and much more.

"However, we know that disparities continue exist in health care and education for some Americans of Asian descent. We must strive to address these inequities and ensure that every American has the opportunity and the resources to achieve the American Dream.

"I am proud to represent the Fourth District's vibrant and diverse AAPI community in Congress. In the year ahead, I look forward to working with my constituents and my colleagues to build a stronger America with opportunities for all our people."