I am a naturalized U.S. citizen, which means that, unlike native-born citizens, I had to prove to the U.S. government that I merited citizenship.

I am an American, not an Asian-American. My rejection of hyphenation has been called race treachery, but it is really a demand that America deliver the promises of its dream to all its citizens equally.

I am sure of my ability to form a good government.

I am a citizen of the world.

I am proud to be an American Citizen.

I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable.