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Principios para la Reforma Migratoria Integral del
Caucus Hispano del Congreso
Nuestras leyes de inmigración deben reflejar nuestros intereses y nuestros valores como estadounidenses y creemos que estos principios están de acuerdo con el compromiso de nuestra nación con la justicia y la igualdad. Por eso, nos comprometemos a luchar por una reforma migratoria integral que:
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released this statement regarding Ross Douthat’s op-ed column “The Liberal Gloat,” which ran Nov. 17th, 2012, in the New York Times.
“Ross Douthat's column is a rambling piece which reflects his lack of understanding of the diverse Latino community and reaffirms the obvious reasons that Republicans lost Latino support. Hispanics are not a separate part of America. We are engaged in every facet of American society and successful Latinos ensure a more prosperous America.
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released this statement following the election of Rep. Rubén Hinojosa (TX 15) as CHC Chairman for the 113th Congress, Rep. Ben Ray Luján (NM03) as First Vice Chair, Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA39) as Second Vice Chair and Congresswoman-elect Michelle Luján Grisham (NM01) as Whip.
Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20):
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released this statement after Congressional Black Caucus unanimously elected Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to serve as Chair during the 113th Congress.
The Caucus also elected G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) to serve as First Vice Chair, Yvette Clarke (NY-11) as Second Vice Chair, Rep. André Carson (IN-07) as Secretary and Rep. Karen Bass (CA-33) as Whip.
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s establishment of César Estrada Chávez National Monument in Keene, California.
Chairman Charles Gonzalez:
“César Chávez is an American hero and I’m so glad his legacy is being honored with this monument. The monument has an even more special meaning since site was the headquarters of the United Farm Workers (UFW) and the Chávez family home.
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released the following statement regarding Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s response to criticism by National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Chairman Felix Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez has been working to increase the number of Hispanics recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors.
“Mr. Kaiser’s language was a shocking, intemperate and inappropriate response to a genuine request by Mr. Sanchez, who was merely pointing out a concern, shared by many, about the lack of Hispanic award recipients.
Chairman Charles Gonzalez (TX-20): “Even though all Americans do not share a common heritage, we share a common dream and therefore we are bound by a common destiny. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the incredible contributions that Hispanics have made throughout our history and recognize the promise the Hispanic community holds for our country’s future. While we celebrate our unique and rich heritage, the Hispanic community derives its inspiration from being an indivisible and indispensible part of this great country.”