Better communities - Washington

Congressman Ted Lieu of California gives a speech Tuesday at the Asian Pacifi c Islander Americans Public Aff airs Association's (APAPA) opening of its Greater DC Chapter at the US Capitol House Visitor Center. APAPA is a national organization dedicated to empowering Asian and Pacific Americans in civic and public aff airs for the betterment of the community. [Photo by Liu Xiaoxian / For China Daily]