Obama speaks

Barack is hard to hear.

He thanks APIAVote folks, UC-Irvine and a few other folks. Connection is horrible, though.

Obama grew up in an AAPI state. Calls himself a Pacific Islander.

"I am living a multi-racial, multi-ethnic dream of American."

"America has become more diverse. It wants to become more inclusive."

"The most important thing I want all of you to know is that I consider myself to be one of you."
Continues by talking about building a better for our children and grandchildren, and living the American dream.

Healthcare
- We have put forth a Universal healthcare program to be implemented before the end of first term

Immigration
Says he's been a leading voice of immigration reform? (Couldn't hear. Bad audio)
Wants family reunification program.

Education
Dispells high performance from APIAs
Says many are finding difficulty throughout system
$4,000 for every student, every year

Discusses Filipino veterans equity bill. Is for it.

Healthcare System
Our doctors are currently testing less frequently.
There are language barriers.
Insufficient numbers of interpreters.
Make sure that there are various nurses and doctors coming from under-represented groups. (brings this up with scholarships)
Increase taxes on everyone making more than $200K/year to subsidize universal healthcare

If elected, what will your admin do to support the U.S. commitment to reconciliation with native Hawaiians
Acknowledges violations, history of neglect, consequences
Strong supporter of Native Hawaiian reorganization act (loud cheers)

Immigration issue
Strong advocate for comprehensive reform
Been a long standing supporter for helping immigrants (loud cheers)
"Help project a different image of what America is, one that is inclusive"
It is a legitimate political issue, but is exploited
Urges minority orgs to work together to revamp immigration laws
Need to break logjam of immigration

(author's note: strange how Obama is actually answering questions when Hillary left right away after her feed)

Voting reform
Build on record as civil rights lawyer
Current voter ID laws unfairly target minorities, seniors
Will sign into law that will banish unfair voting laws
Increase number of systems to help minority voters

Admin include senior level AsAms?
Yes
"Nobody has a better track record on this issue."