SENATOR MCCAIN STATEMENT ON CESAR ESTRADA CHAVEZ STUDY ACT OF 2007
January 17, 2007
Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today made the following statement about the Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act:
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined today by Senator Salazar in reintroducing the Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act. A similar version of this bill was introduced by Congresswoman Hilda Solis last week. This legislation, which is identical to the bill we introduced in the 109th Congress and passed the Senate by unanimous consent during the 108th Congress, would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Chavez. The bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to determine whether any of the sites significant to Chavez’s life meet the criteria for being listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. The goal of this legislation is to establish a foundation for future legislation that would then designate land for the appropriate sites to become historic landmarks.Mr. Chavez’s legacy is an inspiration to us all and he will be remembered for helping Americans to transcend distinctions of experience and share equally in the rights and responsibilities of freedom. It is important that we honor his struggle and do what we can to preserve appropriate landmarks that are significant to his life. This legislation has received an overwhelming positive response, not only from my fellow Arizonans, but from Americans all across the nation. It has also received an endorsement from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Cesar Chavez, an Arizonan born in Yuma...
...Cesar Chavez was a humble man of deep conviction who understood what it meant to serve and sacrifice for others. His motto in life “It Can Be Done,” epitomizes his life’s work and continues to be a positive influence on so many of us. Honoring the places of his life will enable his legacy to inspire and serve as an example for our future leaders.
Funny... I don't see the word "Communist" in there anywhere!
Oh, terrific! My home state's Karl Marx wannabe. McCain doesn't work with Republicans at all does he? I have yet to hear of the McCain/(Pubbie) bill for anything.
This legislation, ..., would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Chavez.
And he had the gall to make fun of the Woodstock Museum funding bill?