Washington DC, May 22 -- US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Friday thanked all those who celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Krishnamoorthi said that during this time, all the contributions Asian Americans have made to the country are celebrated.

In a post on X, he said, "As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, I'm grateful for everyone celebrating the contributions Asian Americans have made to our country and standing up against bigotry and hate. At a time when even some in Congress target Asian Americans based on where they were born, we must remember: *E pluribus unum* -- out of many, one."

White House stated in a statement, "This Asian American and Pacific Islander Herit...