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Influential former NH refugees, immigrants endorse Sanders 2020 bid
By Kevin Landrigan New Hampshire Union Leader Aug 6, 2019
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The new slate backing Sanders, I-Vt., includes representatives from the Bhutanese, Rohingya and Congolese communities, many who are former refugees who fled violence and persecution in their home countries.
This is the third round of endorsements for Sanders ... The first two rounds of support came from elected officials and community leaders.
“Bernie’s message of Medicare for All, a $15/hour minimum wage, tuition-free college and trade schools, and an economy that works for all of us resonates with New Americans because like millions of immigrants and former refugees before us, we came here to build a better life for ourselves and our families," said Suraj Budathoki, who is constituencies director for Sanders' New Hampshire campaign.
"Bernie believes in bringing people together to create a country that works for all of us. That’s why I am proud to work for him, and proud that so many members of my community are supporting this campaign.”
The latest endorsement list includes:
July Blaise Nganyi Imembe of Concord, president of the Congolese Community of New Hampshire
Ro Mohammad Mustak of Nashua, executive director of the Rohingya Society of Greater Nashua
Geraldine Kirega of Manchester, African community leader
Surya Thapa of Manchester, Bhutanese community leader and entrepreneur
Krishna Nepal of Manchester, Bhutanese community leader and program director of the Maintaining Independence Adult Day Services
Victor Mbuyi of Concord, past president of the Congolese Community of New Hampshire
Rajesh Chauwan of Penacook, Bhutanese community and business leader
https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/national/influential-nh-refugees-immigrants-endorse-sanders-bid/article_5e15f440-ce7e-54af-af9e-aabc3b4ef23e.html