Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Hispanic Heritage Month

EL DISCURSO DE BARACK:


Chicago, IL – El Senador Barack Obama se unió a millones de estadounidenses hoy para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, e hizo las siguientes declaraciones:

"Este mes, acompaño a todos los estadounidenses en la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Es una ocasión para honrar los logros y sacrificios de los hispanos, desde su larga y digna tradición de servicio militar al liderazgo visionario de César Chávez, a las luchas actuales por la oportunidad y la prosperidad. Es una ocasión para reconocer a todos los hispanos que han ayudado a escribir la historia social, económica y cultural de los Estados Unidos de América.

"Después de lo mucho que hemos avanzado juntos, no podemos dar marcha atrás. Tenemos que seguir marchando hacia delante. Yo he caminado junto a la comunidad hispana en Chicago, he estado con ustedes en marchas para defender a los inmigrantes y lucharé por ustedes en la Casa Blanca. Este es el momento de crear empleos que paguen bien, reducir la tasa de abandono escolar y por fin aprobar el DREAM Act. Es hora de por fin aprobar una reforma migratoria integral, de proveerle cobertura médica económica, accesible y de alta calidad a los 15 millones de latinos que carecen de un seguro de salud, y de ponerle fin a la guerra en Irak. Es hora de asegurarnos de que los próximos cuatro años no sean como los últimos ocho.

"En estos momentos, en estas elecciones, tenemos que jurar de nuevo que siempre marcharemos hacia delante. Lo que siempre ha distinguido a la comunidad hispana – y lo que nos distingue como nación – es la convicción de que en los Estados Unidos se puede salir adelante si uno se lo propone. Este mes, y todos los meses, cumplimos esa promesa. En noviembre, tenemos que renovarla."
 
 
BARACK'S STATEMENT:




Chicago, IL – Senator Barack Obama joins millions of Americans in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th. He issued the following statement:

"This month, I join all Americans in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It's a time to honor the achievements and sacrifices of Hispanic Americans, from their long and proud tradition of military service to the visionary leadership of César Chavez to today's ongoing struggles for opportunity and prosperity. It's a time to recognize all Hispanic Americans who have helped write the social, economic, and cultural story of America.

"And after all the progress we have made together, we cannot turn back. We must march ahead. I've walked alongside the Hispanic community in Chicago, I've stood with you at immigration rallies, and I will fight for you in the White House. And now is the time for us to create good-paying jobs, reduce the student dropout rate, and finally enact the DREAM Act. It's time to finally pass comprehensive immigration reform, provide 15 million uninsured Latinos with affordable, high-quality health care, and end the war in Iraq. It's time to make sure the next four years don't look just like the last eight.

"At this moment, in this election, we must pledge once more to always march ahead. What has always distinguished the Hispanic community – and what distinguishes us as Americans – is our belief that in America, you can make it if you try. This month, and every month, we keep that promise. This November, we must renew it."

2 comments:

  1. maybe we shouldn't celebrate Columbus Day during Hispanic Heritage month... hmmmm! just a thought!

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  2. Hispanic Heritage month is such a great time to come together and recognize our achievements as a community! Together, we can recognize our accomplishments and plan for a big, bright future! Hispanic Heritage month is also a great time to be knowledgeable about certain issues facing the community. For example, there are still 32.1% of Hispanics who do not have health insurance. This number IS going down, but think how low we could get it by spreading the word?

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