Cao says he is concerned the people of the district are not getting the help they need.

CNN: Attorney hopes to become first Vietnamese in Congress

Cao says he understands the "melting pot" nature of his adopted state.

CNN: Attorney hopes to become first Vietnamese in Congress

Like many Chinese bureaucrats, he would only give his surname, Cao.

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Lee says Cao's biggest advantage simply may be that he is not Jefferson.

CNN: Attorney hopes to become first Vietnamese in Congress

Cao says there is Asian tradition to be frugal, but he is more moderate when it comes to issues like immigration and gay rights, although he does not support same-sex marriage.

CNN: Attorney hopes to become first Vietnamese in Congress