President Barack Obama once again offers warm wishes for everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year this year. See the video and transcript below. Just three more days till the Year of the Dragon commences, are you excited?
Michelle and I want to send our best wishes to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Growing up in Hawaii, I remember all the excitement surrounding the Lunar New Year – from the parades and the fireworks to the smaller gatherings with family and friends. It has always been a time for celebration and hope. And this year, as Americans here at home and around the world welcome the Year of the Dragon, it’s important to remember that our country is stronger because of our diversity. We are richer because of the different cultures that make up this country.
So to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year, I wish you and your loved ones peace, prosperity, and good health.
We in America are certainly richer for our diversity, but diversity has nothing to do with America’s strength. Most don’t understand that Liberty is what makes America strong; nothing else.