John L. Sampson, New York State Senator (2008)

I want to invite all my constituents to really take part, especially in the Chinese New Year Splendor which will be taking place at Radio City Music Hall, from Jan 30 to Feb 9, and this is a beautiful, beautiful festivity. You see the culture right before your eyes and this is what it is about. It is about bridging the gaps with all different cultures. In God's eyes, we are truly one people, so we may have different cultures, but it is always good to be informed of the different types of cultures, so we can enhance our tolerance of all different people. Once again, to my Chinese brothers and sisters a happy and healthy Chinese New Year. Let's celebrate the Year of the Rat.