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KP: One question more, and Richard might have another question or two, but as a result of your experience and your family's experience with camp, if there was one thing you could tell future generations about that experience and what you came out of it with, what would you, what would you tell people about that?

TI: Well, we talked to the children, as I mentioned, and one thing we say, that you, "When you are old enough to vote, you will be a good citizen and vote, and you will be vigilant. If you see something happening that you feel is unfair, you will take the time to say, 'You can't do that, that's not right.'" And that's exactly what happened after 9/11. And our Florin JACL, thanks to Andy Noguchi, who is our civil rights chair, they got together with the Muslims in the area, people who were being, fingers were being pointed, and Andy had a informational press conference type meeting. "Doesn't have to go to that point, it could also be in your fifth grade class. And if you see somebody being mistreated, you could speak up." And that's what we try to tell the children. Never again should one group of people so easily be moved by the government. That's what happened, just one group plucked out, put someplace else, and look how fast those buildings went up. So anyway, thank you very much. Have I done enough here for you?

KP: [Addressing Richard Potashin] Anything else? Okay. On behalf of myself and Richard and Manzanar, thank you very much for sharing your stories and helping us expand our knowledge base.

TI: Well, each one had their own experiences. I'm glad to share mine.

KP: Thank you.

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