PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Kazi Hussain, Member of the Public
5:04:07
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51 sec
Kazi Hussain, an immigrant from Bangladesh, testified in support of protecting workers in the tourism industry. He shared his personal story of coming to America to provide a better life for his family and emphasized the importance of fair treatment and safe working conditions.
- Hussain raised his children in Queens and is proud that they have gone to college
- He believes in the American dream of hard work leading to fair treatment and a safe job
- Hussain urged the council to vote yes on the proposed legislation to protect workers in the tourism industry, including many immigrants
Kazi Hussain
5:04:07
My name is Kazi Hussein.
5:04:09
I came from Bangladesh to provide a better life for my family in New York City.
5:04:16
I raised my children in Queens, and I am proud that they have gone off to college.
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I believe that the American dream means that if you work hard, you will be treated fairly.
5:04:34
That's why can have a safe job and give your children a better life.
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Please protect the workers who keep the tourism industry running including thousands of immigrants who came here for a better life.
5:04:53
Please vote.
5:04:54
Yes.
Julie Menin
5:04:56
Thank you very much.
Kazi Hussain
5:04:57
You're welcome.
