Press Releases
Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami
202-226-7616
09/14/2007
Pelosi Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
"Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor and
celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation.
"The values of Latinos – faith, family, and love of
country – are American values.
“Celebrating the Hispanic community for one month a year is
not enough. All Latinos deserve a real
opportunity to achieve the American Dream, whether they have been here for
generations or just arrived to our shores. That’s why I am proud to partner with
my Democratic colleagues to promote the New Direction agenda that builds
opportunity for all Americans, including millions of Latino families.
"Over the next 30 days, as we recall the countless
contributions of Latinos throughout our history, we also remember that our
nation has only become greater as it has grown more diverse and tolerant. With every new generation of Latino leaders,