Life and Career of Robert Matsui
Rep. Matsui talked about the 1988 presidential race and his endorsement of Democratic candidate Governor Michael Dukakis. He described his c… read more
Rep. Matsui talked about the 1988 presidential race and his endorsement of Democratic candidate Governor Michael Dukakis. He described his childhood and his family’s internment in a camp in California during World War II. He talked about his political career beginning in the Sacramento City Council and his election in 1978 as a Democrat to the ninety-sixth Congress. He commented on various aspects of the Ronald Reagan presidency, the budget deficit, and other topics. close
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