Biden defends “Hispanic heritage” as the “heritage” of the USA and accuses Republicans

The President of the USA, Joe Bidenreferred to “Hispanic heritage”, a community that represents around 19% of the country’s inhabitants, as “heritage” in U.S during the 46th annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) gala.

Some statements, in front of an audience of more than a thousand people at the convention center Walter E. Washington (DC., USA), who followed by throwing a dart at the members of the Republican partyof which he said they are capable of “ban books” It is “delete parts of history”to forget the legacy of the USA.

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“We are the only country in the world created around the idea that we are all equal and should be treated as such. We never forget this, like our friends from MAGA“Biden said, alluding to radical Republicans, grouped in the acronym of the slogan”Make America Great Again”(“Let’s Make America Great Again“).

To which he added that “diversity” It is “the true strength” in U.S and that the country needs the values ​​of Hispanics, because “always represented“the ideal way to enjoy your”opportunities” It is “Reach goals”.

Although his speech, received with enthusiasm by those present, also left another mistake on the part of the North American chief executive, who confused the CHCI with the Black Caucus from Congress:The Congressional Black Caucus embodies all of these values.“Biden made a mistake.

Likewise, the US president referred to this Wednesday’s announcement of the renewal and expansion of an immigration authorization known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which will allow up to 472,000 Venezuelans to work and reside legally in the United States, including those who have remained there since July 31, 2023.

“We are significantly expanding legal entry pathways so companies can get the workers they need. I also ordered my team to make historic increases in the number of refugees from Latin America“Biden assured.

And he returned to the accusation against “MAGA” for its view of American immigration policy: “MAGA Republicans spent four years destroying my predecessor’s immigration system. Today they continue to undermine our border security”.

The American president also addressed his management of the economy, now popularly known as “Bidenomics”, with which he highlighted that 4 million of the 13.5 million jobs that were created in this legislature went to Hispanics and that “the unemployment rate among Latinos“It’s in yours”lowest point in history”.

“Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of Latinos accessing health insurance by nearly 1 million, thus closing the gap in access to prescription medications for Latino seniors.“, he added during the 46th annual ceremony of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).

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A Hispanic, non-partisan, non-profit association that promotes leadership through its new generation of young people and, in addition, provides the Medallion of Excellence Awardone of the most prestigious awards for professional career examples and services provided to the Latino community.

This recognition went to the defender of immigrant rights in its 2023 edition. Norma Pimentel; reference in the area of ​​canine behavior and rehabilitation, Cesar Millan; and the comedian Joel Armogasto Martineznicknamed “The boy Mero”.

This Thursday’s gala is part of the Hispanic Heritage Monthwhich runs until October 15th washington and praised at that time the contributions of Latin Americans in the United States.

Source: Elcomercio

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