our starting point has been the equality of all sentient beings and their well-being … We cannot sit by this time and see our neighbors.

and build my own American Dream.Its past time Orange County residents had a representative who understands the meaning of service and represents the best of Orange County – and thats exactly what Derek – an Army veteran.

I will never stop fighting for you.Because of the opportunities offered by this great country.Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said in a statement on Nov.

Tran slowly expanded his lead as vote-counting continued from the Nov.Derek Tran greets a young supporter during a campaign rally.

but he slowly cut into the lead as daily tallies were released.

The race was a contentious one.presented him with his credentials and welcomed him to the club in the L.

he guided the group into supporting redress and reparations for Japanese Americans incarcerated at concentration camps during World War II and was a leader in the campus and community struggle to attain tenure for Professor Don Nakanishi at UCLA.which guided the development of the Manzanar National Historic Site.

Kuida-Osumi emphatically told her parents.I found a sense of belonging and comfort that I didnt know I needed.