"Our immigrant heritage in this country is strong and defining. We should not forget that this country's greatness is rooted in our roots.Our Asian-Pacific islander heritage connects us to one of the most diverse regions of the world a unique blend of nationalities, cultures, languages, dialects, and religions.
The region includes the two most populous nations, China and India. India the largest democracy and the second largest Muslim nation, and Indonesia the largest Muslim nation in the world. Asia-Pacific includes, as well, the most remote, sparsely populated island states in the Pacific for one, Micronesia, where just 110,000 people inhabit over 600 islands covering an ocean expanse five times the size of France. This is our footprint, which helps to understand our stories."
- Former Army Chief of Staff and current Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.
http://www.army.mil/asianpacificamericans
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