I embrace the star as a testament to resilience and perseverance.

Today as divisive forces seek to pull our nation apart.I feel a special obligation to say to them.

and benediction by Bishop Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.equality and inclusion) programs.Takano also recognized those who returned home to continue serving in different ways.

Rifle volleys by Redondo Union High School Marine Corps Jr.Your sacrifices and dedication to this great nation embody the values we gather to honor this morning… We pause to remember.

fighting for an America that could be.

president and CEOJACCC: Linda Taira.before Trump exited his first term.

Vietnam refused to repatriate most Vietnamese refugees ordered removed from the U.800 Laotian refugees are under threat of deportation in the U.

ICE has for years released Vietnamese and Laotian individuals with removal orders from custody but required them to check in with an ICE office at least once annually.They were raised as Americans and have no memories of their home country.