Assembly member Honda is a leader among growing movement of Asian Pacific Americans who believe that Japan has not done enough to atone for World War II war crimes. The California Legislature recently approved Assembly member Honda's resolution (AJR 27) that called on the Government of Japan to issue an unambiguous apology and pay reparations to victims.

BIOGRAPHY: Born in California, Assembly member Mike Honda has lived in Santa Clara County for over 40 years. His family returned to California in 1953 after being interned during World War II.

Assembly member Honda was an outspoken advocate calling on the U.S. Congress to apologize to Japanese Americans interned during WW II. Assembly member Honda was elected in 1991 as Santa Clara County Supervisor and currently serves as the Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, representing the metropolitan San Jose in the State Assembly. His legislation has focused on education, government efficiency, and consumer protection.