We need more women in the Senate. Two, I said, I'm Asian. I would be the first Asian woman to get elected to the Senate. Should I get elected. Third, I'm an immigrant. For the longest time, I was the only immigrant serving in the United States Senate. And fourth, I am a Buddhist. I am the first Buddhist ever to be elected to the United States Senate. Religious diversity is also important. (11:39–11:44)
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Asserts that Mazie Hirono was the sole immigrant in the Senate for an extended period.
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