For the Democrats, race is generally more than rhetoric. There was no illusion about inclusion in L.A. where Asian Americans had more than one speaking part. Daniel Inouye, the legendary Senator from Hawaii, was there. It should be redundant to call attention to it in that way. But just tell that to Wen Ho Lee.
Xenophobia is a chronic condition in America.
They were not scholars, not wealthy, and did not own a log cabin. But this evening I join you as a proud member of the United States Senate. This is America's story, America's hope, and America's greatness. Never doubt the power of our backgrounds to unite us. Our family stories are compelling.