“I'm the first South Asian woman to be elected to the House of Represen...” — Pramila Jayapal Quote

“I'm the first South Asian woman to be elected to the House of Representatives.”

“We are a country that has always been known for providing opportunities to people. We have lost a lot of that opportunity.”

“My message to women - including women of color - stand strong. Refuse to be minimized or patronized. Let all the small guys out there be intimidated by you.”

“I've never claimed myself to be a particularly Asian R&B singer. I'm R&B, pure and simple, regardless of my skin colour. Should that matter? I think not.”

“Asian people are very practical and come from a conservative world. The parents want their kids to be doctors and lawyers. There are casting calls for Asian children, but once the parents find out the children might miss school, they're opposed to it.”

“I grew up very American but also fully Asian.”