Shri Thanedar: “I wanted to lift my family out of poverty.”

“And as we see like with the family and the vision from there for certain humble beginnings in that part, what leads you to think about coming here to America? Well, look, I wanted to lift my family out of poverty. You know, I've seen my mother struggle putting food on the table. I've seen my mother struggle getting healthcare for my sister.” (04:04–04:08)

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