August 25, 2003
Source: BBC News Online (Washington)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3175017.stm
On August 25, 2003, the BBC News Online in Washington ran a story on Chirinjeev Kathuria's campaign for Republican senator of Illinois. The article reported that Kathuria "believes his differences are a bonus for his political campaign to win the Republican primary next March and then stand for election as an Illinois senator...because people only need one look to spot the difference between him and the rest of the field standing in the primary...Kathuria believes his election could have an impact far beyond Illinois. 'Putting someone like me into office sends a strong message to the rest of the world that the Republican Party is reaching out.'"