Posted on 11/28/2004 10:40:49 AM PST by hsmomx3
Washington, DC – The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today welcomed President Bush’s nomination of White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales to succeed John Ashcroft as Attorney General. If confirmed, Gonzales would be the first Hispanic ever to serve as Attorney General.
“We are very encouraged by the Gonzales nomination. We previously criticized the Bush Administration for not having an Hispanic in the cabinet since the departure of former HUD Secretary, now Senator-elect, Mel Martinez. We are pleased that one of the first acts since the President’s reelection both rectifies that situation and marks an historic milestone for the Latino community. Never before has an Hispanic served as head of one of the four major cabinet posts – Secretary of State, Treasury, Defense, and Attorney General,” stated Janet Murguia, NCLR Executive Director and COO.
Murguia also noted Gonzales’ ties to the Hispanic community throughout his career. “Alberto Gonzales served with distinction on the board of directors of one of NCLR’s oldest and most respected affiliates, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) in Houston, Texas. Moreover, during his tenure as White House Counsel, he has been one of the most accessible members of the White House staff to NCLR and other Hispanic organizations,” added Murguia.
Murguia concluded, “We acknowledge that this is the first step of a long confirmation process that requires that his record be fully examined. That being said, Gonzales is a thoughtful, reasonable public servant, a man of his word, and we have every expectation that his nomination will be very well received in the Latino community.”
Mexico IS our border, not some imaginary line drawn on maps.
The stronger the relationship, the stronger the border.
Meanwhile, we are making rich communists in China.
which happens to be the one that most Americans agree with.
Who said that there was anything wrong with it?
Immigration wasn't even a bleep in the radar these past elections.
why? I am evil....but you knew that Luis..lol...soy un diablito blanco u muy peligroso tambien.
LOL!
It keeps my mind sharp.
So? Ask the American public what they think about illegal immigration. You want to keep illegals here, and I don't. So do a lot of other people.
The outcome is the same. Rich politicians and poor workers. Again, not my problem.
Yes but you're so cute when you're evil *LOL*
Meanwhile...is anything being done?
No.
So, your opinion, the opinion of these mythical people you speak about, and about $2.70 can get you a Grande Latte at Starbucks.
Mythical people my ass. I think you're the one that doesn't live in reality. Let's start with people like my mother for instance pushed out of a job by a five dollar an hour illegal from Mexico. Maybe you haven't been affected by illegal immigration but I sure have PERSONALLY.
So, what you're saying is that illegal aliens from Mexico crossing over here because they can get work here is a problem, but Mexico is not your problem...and this somehow makes sense to you?
That's like saying that the flu isn't your problem, but the runny nose and the fever are.
"Immigration wasn't even a bleep in the radar these past elections."
Awe, come on, luis. Are you saying it was a non-issue? One of little importance?
No. If it would have been good for Bush then he would have already had his GWP up and rolling by now. He knows the majority is against it.
Unfortunately, the other side was just as guilty as Bush as far as illegal aliens are concerned so there was no debate on the issue.
First of all...if you;'e going to turn into an a$$hole like the rest of the idiots on this thread I'll ignore you as I happen to have my hands full with them at the time.
So, either discuss the issues like an adult, or move along.
First of all...if you;'e going to turn into an a$$hole like the rest of the idiots on this thread I'll ignore you as I happen to have my hands full with them at the time.
So, either discuss the issues like an adult, or move along.
The issues as voiced by the people in ths country on every single poll I read during the election were moral values, the war in Iraq, the war on terror, and the economy.
Not once did I ever see immigration mentioned.
Okay Luis whatever you say.
I don't know much if any Spanish, but you seem to suggest you are a pugilistic white-ass. But then you have Rebel sympathies. So that is hardly surprising. :)
By the way...what did you do about your mother's situation?
Did you report the employer?
Did you call the INS?
pugilistic white-ass
*** Yes that's true ;-)
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