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Since the recent election, my phone has not stopped ringing.

Mothers have called me asking, "It is safe to go to my child's appointment?" Women have asked if they should cancel English classes.

Afghan families and many immigrant families are confused about their legal status and afraid to travel for work, even within their own states.

I'm gonna make sure...

Okay.

Fear is not abstract.

[cheering]

[cheering]

Good evening, everyone.

Since arriving in United States as a refugee in two thousand eleven, I have educated more than seven thousand refugees- [cheering] -especially women entering the workforce, now thriving as educator, health worker, and essential service providers, each becoming a lighthouse for others.

Partnering with over one hundred university across the country and help young student launch career in embassies, public services, leadership programs, and enter to the top medical and law schools.

[cheering] For years, I advocated for immigration rights.

I founded Elena's Light, an organization to support families in Connecticut, and I'm proud of work over the years that we did.

Thank you!

Thank you.