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<p><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Mike possesses the rare qualities of a leader that can get things done in Washington. As the former Chair, having served an unprecedented seven years, and current Chair Emeritus of the Chair of the Asian Pacific American Caucus, he is a well-respected voice and advocate whose forceful and steady hand, and unyielding values, have guided our nation on critical issues. From civil and religious rights, to minority small business issues and health disparities, to immigration reform to helping individuals from underrepresented communities get elected, Congressman Honda has been there on the frontlines fighting for our communities.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Congressman Honda’s vigorous early help and mentorship was so important to our own candidacies for Congress. He traveled the country to campaign for us, helped us financially and fought vigorously for our candidacies. He is an irreplaceable leader whose influence is essential. As DNC Vice-Chair for the past 8 years, Mike Honda made sure that the AAPI community is a priority in the Democratic Party.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">As importantly, Mike Honda is a dedicated public servant who truly represents the values of Silicon Valley and the East Bay in California. As a former teacher of thirty years and a local elected official, he keenly understands the importance of bringing Silicon Valley’s innovative spirit to Washington. He understands how to balance a budget, create private sector jobs, and work across the aisle to forge comprehensive solutions. He has developed innovative solutions to the problems facing our nation; championing STEM education, high-tech manufacturing, clean tech and green energy solutions, and entrepreneurship.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">It is for these reasons and countless more, we proudly endorse Representative Honda’s candidacy for California’s 17th Congressional District in the 2014 elections.</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Sincerely,</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">~<strong>Raj Goyle</strong></span>, former State Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">~<strong>Upendra J. Chivukula</strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Assemblyman &amp; Deputy Speaker, New Jersey Legislature</span></span></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">~<strong>J. Ashwin Madia</strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, Attorney and Iraq War Veteran, Madia Law LLC, Minnesota</span></span></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">~<strong>Ravi Sangisetty</strong></span>, Attorney, Sangisetty &amp; Samuels, L.L.C., Louisiana</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">~<strong>Manan Trivedi</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">, Physician and Iraq War Veteran, Pennsylvania</span></span></em></p>