I was never given a trial. I never went before any magistrate, nor did my parents. To this day, I do not know what the charges that were lodged against me or my deceased parents at this time.

These are challenging times for all Americans. We face the specter of war abroad and a steady stream of bad economic news at home.
BOB MATSUI

Challenges Country Home New War
I have to say that it’s very few countries that are willing to look back at its past and apologize for its act, or make amends for its act, as the United States had one.
BOB MATSUI

Apology Country Past
I think a commission set up to examine slavery and the consequences of it, would probably be a very fruitful, important dialogue for the United States to be involved in.
BOB MATSUI

Consequences Important Thinking United States
I was never given a trial. I never went before any magistrate, nor did my parents. To this day, I do not know what the charges that were lodged against me or my deceased parents at this time.
BOB MATSUI

Deceased Parents Trials Umpires

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