What is your American journey ?
We encourage everyone to take a few moments to share something about your American journey with others at the table . You may use the questions below to help you .
• What does being American / living in America mean to you ?
• Can you remember a time that you were particularly proud of or grateful to America ? Can you remember a time that you were ashamed to be associated with America ?
• America ’ s motto is E Pluribus Unum , which means “ from many , one .” What does that motto mean to you today ? Is it still relevant ? Why or why not ?
I bring quadruple diversity to the Senate : I ’ m a woman ; I ’ ll be the first Asian woman ever to be elected to the U . S . Senate ; I am an immigrant ; I am a Buddhist . When I said this at one of my gatherings , they said , ‘ Yes , but are you gay ?’ and I said , ‘ Nobody ’ s perfect .’
MAZIE HIRONO
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