DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins, DNC Disability Council Chair Kerri Evelyn Harris, DNC Climate Council Chair Michelle Regalado Deatrick, DNC Ethnic Council Chair Dr. James Zogby, DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Iris Martinez, DNC Interfaith Council Co-Chairs Nadia Ahmad, Cindy Bass, Sarah Levin and Johnnie Roebuck, DNC Labor Council Chair Stuart Appelbaum, DNC LGBTQ Caucus Chair Earl Fowlkes, DNC Native American Caucus Chair Clara Pratte, DNC Rural Council Chair Kylie Oversen, DNC Seniors Council Chair Steve Regenstreif, DNC Small Business Council Chair Andrew Lachman, DNC Veterans & Military Families Co-Chairs Jan Donatelli and Terron Sims, DNC Youth Council Chair Andre Treiber, and DNC Women’s Caucus Chair Lottie Shackelford issued the following statement marking the start of Immigrant Heritage Month:

The United States is a nation of immigrants. Since its founding, America has been forged by the generations of people who have chosen us to seek opportunity and a better life. The work ethic, dreams, traditions, cuisines, and cultures they brought with them have strengthened our nation. Their stories are diverse, but each shares a singular love for their chosen home.

The Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic Party know that diversity is our strength. Whether you arrived here this year or your family has been here for centuries, we will fight for you. We will address the everyday needs of every American — no matter their background or heritage. This Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor the immigrants that built this nation and we recommit to forging a better future, together.