Recognizing Past Injustices

Statement

To have moral authority around the world, we must speak out against prejudice at home. On Monday, the House passed a resolution to recognize and apologize for the Chinese Exclusion Act and other discriminatory laws passed between 1882 and 1904 that violated the civil rights of Chinese-American settlers. I was proud to co-sponsor H. Res. 683 since it confronts the truth of the Chinese Exclusion laws and reaffirms our commitment to preserving civil rights for all Americans. By passing the resolution, Congress has rightfully expressed regret for the far-reaching injustices of the discriminatory laws. Representing San Francisco, I know that diversity is a strength of our nation's history. Though the legislation cannot erase the deeds of the past, it reiterates our commitment to equal rights for all Americans, regardless of race, now and in the future.

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