I'm the proud son of two Indian immigrants. My family faced economic hardship when they first came here. I grew up for a time in public housing and on food assistance. I never imagined that one day I would become a Congressman. That's why I don't take this job for granted, not even for a single day. My family is the story of immigrants -- that's why I'm fighting to protect refugees and immigrants. My family faced bigotry -- that's why I'm fighting to stop hate crimes. My family faced economic hardship -- that's why I'm fighting for a national pay raise. I will never forget the struggles my family and I faced. That's why I'm committed to giving every American opportunities to succeed -- and more.
I'm proud of where I came from. And I am here because of my parents, my family, my public school teachers, neighbors and communities who helped me along the way. I had their help then.
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Raja represents Illinois in Congress. The son of Indian immigrants, Raja grew up for a time on food stamps and in public housing. He knows the struggles countless Americans face every day. Now, Raja is leading the fight in Congress on prescription drugs, climate change, election reform, and a more inclusive economy. But Republican special interests are funneling cash to defeat strong Democrats like Raja. He's counting on grassroots supporters to keep this campaign running strong. Can we count on you to chip in $10 so Raja can keep up the good fight in Congress?
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