![]() Our community is actively participating in this exciting election and will be a critical, swing-vote constituency contributing to a historic democratic victory in November."īel Leong-Hong retired from the Department of Defense in 1999 as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I)/ Planning and Resources after 30 years of service. I look forward to working with Senator Obama and his campaign to actively engage our Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the general election. Obama has shown a remarkable ability to bring people together, and I know that Democrats will unite behind him to take on John McCain and stand up for a new direction for this country. And as someone who has lived in AAPI and international communities, I know he shares our unwavering belief in America as a land of prosperity and opportunity for all. I'm endorsing Barack Obama today because I believe he is the strongest candidate for the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community and he understands that it's time for AAPI issues-immigration, education, and small business policy, for example-to be discussed on the national stage. She released the following statement today: Maryland superdelegate and DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Belkis (Bel) Leong-Hong announced today that she is endorsing Barack Obama for President. But, the choice is between the right change and the wrong change between going forward and going backward. No matter who wins this election, the direction of this country is going to change dramatically. The decision facing Americans in this election couldn't be more important to the future security and prosperity of American families. But I'm ready for the challenge, and determined to run this race in a way that does credit to our campaign and to the proud, decent and patriotic people I ask to lead. Pundits and party elders have declared that Senator Obama will be my opponent. As the father of three daughters, I owe her a debt for inspiring millions of women to believe there is no opportunity in this great country beyond their reach. The media often overlooked how compassionately she spoke to the concerns and dreams of millions of Americans, and she deserves a lot more appreciation than she sometimes received. Senator Clinton has earned great respect for her tenacity and courage. ![]() Senator Obama has impressed many Americans with his eloquence and his spirited campaign. I commend both Senators Obama and Clinton for the long, hard race they have run. ![]() Tonight, we can say with confidence the primary season is over, and the general election campaign has begun. ![]()
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