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“Today, more people are crossing various borders in order to survive, thrive, change their lives. Even if you don't cross the border, with demographic shifts, the border sometimes crosses you.”

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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“[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.”

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“Missing from the national conversation are voices of pro-immigration reformers and civil rights leaders, who can speak on behalf of those who have no voice.”

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“I am glad to see the wheels are moving at last toward comprehensive immigration reform after last year's election. I am glad that immigrants are speaking up.”

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