Date posted: May 2, 2016
International Festival of Language and Culture – IFLC 2016
Remarks by Congressman Mike Honda (Representing California)
IFLC Washington DC
April 28, 2016
DAR Constitution Hall
Source: IFLC International Festival of Language and Culture , April 29, 2016
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