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                    CELEBRATING KOREAN AMERICAN DAY

  (Mrs. STEEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mrs. STEEL. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate Korean American 
Day marking the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United 
States in 1903.
  Those brave pioneers paved the way for generations of Korean 
Americans to make countless contributions to our great country.
  Like so many before me, I came to this country with my family from

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Korea. Now, I am living my American dream.
  Today, we celebrate the strength of Korean-American communities like 
those in southern California. We recognize the power and impact of our 
achievements, and we honor the shared heritage of Korean Americans 
across our Nation.
  As one of the first Korean-American woman to serve in Congress, I am 
proud to recognize this important day and to honor the millions of 
Korean Americans who have contributed so much to the success of the 
United States of America.

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