-         In 2008, APA voters turned out to vote approx. 65%, as compared to the usually low 25%-30% in previous elections.  The Vietnamese American vote, which overwhelmingly went for McCain-Palin, constituted a large percentage of that.  WE, AGAIN, CAN MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE IN THIS ELECTION.

-         Vietnamese Americans have the highest rate of civic assimilation among all large immigrant groups. 

-         According to 2006 Census Data, the Vietnamese American population has grown to 1.6 million.  We are the fourth largest APA subgroup, and is the largest Southeast Asian American group.

-         Values which we hold dear and which empower us to thrive in this great land of opportunity are Republican values, such as:

o       Personal responsibility & self-reliance

o       Inalienable individual rights,

o       Limited & effective government,

o       Strong national defense,

o       Strong family values and commitment to protect the right to life,

o       Unwavering commitment to protect and promote freedom, democracy, and basic human rights in America and elsewhere.