The main promoter of the proposal

The main promoter of the proposal Zhao Maxim is the first Chinese women members of the House of Representatives. She said at the press conference, a century ago by the discriminatory "Exclusion Act", causing the Chinese American community there is hatred, prejudice, and even to extreme behavior. During the implementation bill, the Chinese are the only requirements to be issued by the relevant documents in the streets of foreign immigrants, often harassed, detained and even murdered for no reason. Her grandfather was persecuted by this discriminatory bill in the early Chinese immigrants a member. She believes that Congress is long overdue for this "ugly law" to the Chinese Americans that "a sincere apology." "No matter how long ago, this violation of basic human rights practices are unacceptable." As a sponsor, she was proud, but also feel a sense of urgency, because the Act repealed 60 years later, the bill suffered the last batch of Chinese immigrants have been persecuted to death of the age, the U.S. Congress should seize the opportunity to live the last person alive in the expression of apology.
Bi Gete and Kaufman said, "Exclusion Act" in U.S. history is one of the most unjust bill, it has long been neglected, the resolution presented today is to recognize this historic mistake made an important step. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month the United States, they are honored in this expression the contribution of Asian Americans in the month in recognition and respect, and Zhao to join as co-sponsors of Maxim to become a part of this historic effort.
Senator Feinstein said in a written statement, despite the injustice suffered, but the Chinese immigrants still tough to survive in American society today is for the growth and success of American society to make a great contribution. "Exclusion Act" is a disgrace to American history, one should not forget this history.He hoped that this bill will help those in American history, "this dark chapter in the" lack of understanding of Americans know the history. Senator Brown said that Chinese Americans are an important part of American society, in many ways to contribute to American society. The resolution is to pay tribute to the contribution of Chinese Americans.
Does not require resolution by the "Exclusion Act" of Chinese Americans and their descendants to material compensation.According to the U.S. legislative process, the motion submitted, will enter the relevant procedures, members need to collect enough signatures to enter the houses of the final stages of discussion and voting. In the process, from the private sector to promote essential. U.S. Congress formally committed to promoting the "Exclusion Act" to apologize for the "1882 Plan" is a grassroots organization. Chairman Dr. Lin Jingzhong the plan to reporters that they will mobilize the Chinese community to actively lobby the U.S. Members of this constituency, for the support of more members, and only through this motion, this dark chapter in American history is the real turn of the past.