Americanism is not a matter of skin or color.

Democracy is an imperfect concept slowly seeking perfection.

Daniel Inouye (1924-2012) served the people of the United States and the state of Hawaii as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II.  This highly decorated veteran received the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.  He served in the U.S. Senate from 1963 to 2012.