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“[The immigrant] becomes a kind of insurance policy against the effects of the recession. By blaming him, the pressure valve is regulated in times of crisis ... What we have now is a public mindset of us versus them, and an overall anti-immigrant climate that is both troubling and morally reprehensible.”

Quote by Andrew Lam

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Andrew Lam is a Vietnamese-American writer born in 1964. His works primarily focus on the experiences of Vietnamese immigrants and the identity of Asian Americans after the Vietnam War. Lam's writing style is deeply influenced by his personal experiences, and his works have been recognized in both the literary and journalistic communities. more

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