Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

  1. #1
    MW
    MW is offline
    Senior Member MW's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    North Carolina
    Posts
    25,717

    President Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

    President Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at the White House
    East Room

    Video (Real)
    White House News
    En Español



    1:57 P.M. EDT

    THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, please be seated. Bienvenidos, welcome to the White House. I'm honored to have so many distinguished Hispanic and Mexican American leaders here for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. You may have noticed this celebration is not on the cinco de Mayo -- (laughter) -- it's on the cuatro de Mayo. (Laughter.) It's such an important holiday, we thought we would start early. (Laughter.)

    I appreciate Hector, good to see you, head of the SBA is with us today. Gaddi Vasquez, thank you for coming. Thank you both for bringing -- thank you for bringing your wife, Hector. I want to thank Anna Cabral, who is the Treasurer, and glad you brought Victor. Thanks for coming.

    I appreciate the Ambassadors who have joined us -- Ambassador de México is with us today, Embajador, gracias, y también, mi amigo, the ambassador from the United States to Mexico, Antonio Garza. Welcome you both. Glad you're here. I appreciate Eduardo Aguirre, Ambassador to Spain. Thank you for coming, Eduardo. Hans Hertell, the Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Thank you all very much for coming. Thanks for serving the country and thanks for serving your country, Ambassador, as well.

    I appreciate the military personnel who are here today. We're proud of you. Thanks for wearing the uniform of the United States of America. (Applause.)

    Before I introduce our entertainer, I do want to share some thoughts with you about the importance of Cinco de Mayo, for it commemorates a joyful moment in Mexican history. Americans must understand that it was a time when Mexican soldiers won the Battle of Puebla, and defended their independence. So, obviously, Cinco de Mayo is a day of special pride for citizens of Mexico, but it is, as well, for Americans. It is a reminder of a proud heritage we share with our neighbor to the south. That's how I view the day.

    We pay tribute to that heritage, and we honor the warmth and importance of the friendship between our two nations. The United States and Mexico are united by ties of family and by commerce and by history and by culture and by values. Both nations believe in the rights and the dignity of all people. We share an important trade relationship. We have discovered that trade between our nations is good for our peoples. We believe in the ideals of freedom and independence that Cinco de Mayo represents.

    Here in the United States, Mexican Americans have helped build our country and helped shape our culture. Mexican Americans have made our nation more vibrant and more hopeful cada d a. Mexican Americans have enriched the American experience with contributions to business and the arts and music and sports. Latino entrepreneurs are creating jobs across the country; the number of Hispanic-owned businesses is growing at three times the national rate. More Hispanic Americans own their homes than ever before in our nation's history.

    Many Mexican Americans have also shown their devotion to this country by defending it. More than 600,000 of our veterans are of Mexican descent. I see some of our veterans back. I'm sure -- we got a lot of veterans here, as a matter of fact. I want to thank you for setting such a good example for those who wear the uniform today.

    Many Mexican Americans have worn the uniform of the United States military, and they're defending our country with valor. They're making America more secure, and at the same time, laying the foundation of peace for generations to come.

    I know our citizens have enormous pride in the Mexican heritage, and rightly so. We also know that America has thrived as a nation because we've always welcomed newcomers, who in turn embrace our values and our way of life. Becoming an American is a great privilege, and it carries with it responsibilities. Those who come here to start new lives in our country have a responsibility to understand what America is about, and the responsibility to learn the English language so they can better understand our national character and participate fully in American life. That's what we want. Making this effort is also key to unlocking the opportunities of America, allowing new folks to rise in society and realize the American Dream.

    In this country, we're now having an important debate about immigration. And it is really important that we discuss this issue in a way that is worthy of this country's best traditions. Our nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society. (Applause.) A lawful society is one that enforces its laws, and enforces its border. That's what a lawful society does. A compassionate society rejects a system that treats people as if they're something to be traded, honors human rights and human dignity, helps people out of the shadows of society, treats people in a decent and humane way.

    So I support strengthening our borders, and I support a temporary worker program that would match willing workers with American employers. See, I think we need to create a secure and legal channel for people to come to this country to work. It will reduce the number of people trying to sneak across our border. It will treat people humanely. It will get rid of the coyotes and the document forgers. It will affirm our belief that every person has got dignity and every person has got value, and at the same time, it will make it easier for us to be a nation of law and to protect our border. (Applause.)

    Immigration reform needs to be comprehensive because all elements of this problem must be addressed together, or none of them will be solved at all. The American people must conduct this debate with dignity. They must remember that we're a nation of immigrants. They must understand -- (applause.) They must remember that throughout our history people have come to America because this is a place where they can pursue their dreams, no matter who they are or where they're from.

    Mexican Americans have brought with them a culture based upon faith in God, a deep love for family, and a belief that hard work leads to a better life. Every immigrant who lives by these values makes the United States a better country, makes our future brighter, as one nation under God. (Applause.)

    Across America tomorrow, there will be many celebrations of Cinco de Mayo. The performances we're going to see today represent some of the very fine talent. It reminds us that we're a nation that is strong because of our diversity. There's going to be a lot of traditional music, a lot of pretty good Mexican food, too, I bet you. (Laughter.) Kind of reminds us of Texas, doesn't it, Ambassador?

    May God continue to bless all of us who are fortunate enough to live in this land, and may God continue to bless our country and the many sons and daughters of Mexico who call our nation home. Happy Cinco de Mayo, and now it is my pleasure to introduce one of Mexico's great talents, Graciela Beltran (Applause.)

    END 2:09 P.M. EDT
    http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases ... 504-9.html

    I've got to give this man credit for being relentless in pushing his agenda.

    Have previous U.S. Presidents celebrated Cinco de Mayo at the White House or was this a publicity stunt put on for the benefit of camera ops and comprehensive immigration reform awareness?

    "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" ** Edmund Burke**

    Support our FIGHT AGAINST illegal immigration & Amnesty by joining our E-mail Alerts athttps://eepurl.com/cktGTn

  2. #2
    Senior Member pjr40's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Redlands, California
    Posts
    1,596
    Why doesn't this mental midget just get it over with and move to Mexico. America would certainly be better off.
    <div>Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of congress; but I repeat myself. Mark Twain</div>

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    NJ
    Posts
    12,855
    n this country, we're now having an important debate about immigration. And it is really important that we discuss this issue in a way that is worthy of this country's best traditions. Our nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society. (Applause.) A lawful society is one that enforces its laws, and enforces its border. That's what a lawful society does. A compassionate society rejects a system that treats people as if they're something to be traded, honors human rights and human dignity, helps people out of the shadows of society, treats people in a decent and humane way.
    And what LAWS would that be, pres idiot?

    Are there LAWS that are actually being enforced?

    How I hate liars!!
    Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)

  4. #4
    Administrator Jean's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    California
    Posts
    65,443
    If I hear this so-called prez talk about us being a nation of laws one more time I'm going to be sick.

    Last I heard he can't find anywhere to build his presidential library. He can get it built in Mexico, retire and celebrate with his people there.
    Support our FIGHT AGAINST illegal immigration & Amnesty by joining our E-mail Alerts at https://eepurl.com/cktGTn

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    1,897
    The Mexican people are so lucky to have a president like their President Bush.
    Geez, I sure wish we had a President that cared about our people and all of our contributions as Americans. Like they do.

    Maybe someday we will.

    Hunter, Tancredo, Paul....Please God.....I'm begging!

  6. #6
    April
    Guest
    Jean wrote:

    Last I heard he can't find anywhere to build his presidential library. He can get it built in Mexico, retire and celebrate with his people there
    Great idea , Jean!

  7. #7
    Senior Member CountFloyd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Occupied Territories, Alta Mexico
    Posts
    3,008
    Americans must understand that it was a time when Mexican soldiers won the Battle of Puebla, and defended their independence.
    Must we? Is that a threat?

    The BS just never stops with this guy.
    It's like hell vomited and the Bush administration appeared.

  8. #8
    Senior Member Berfie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Posts
    214
    Cinco de Mayo, for it commemorates a joyful moment in Mexican history. Americans must understand that it was a time when Mexican soldiers won the Battle of Puebla, and defended their independence


    From 1821 to 1877, there were two emperors, several dictators. I don't think so . The mexican people are very social so...I don't get what they are commemorating for. They are very dependent on the Mexican government for everything.


    However, I have nothing against Cinco de Mayo, because in a way it is ours too. Remember, Mexico fought against the French. Had the French won, god knows what our country would have been. It was Napoleon III who was helping the Confederates at Gettysberg. That allow the United States to build a stronger and better army which crushed the Confederate Army. In fact, there were Americans who joined the Mexican Army to help fight against the French, in turn The American Legion of Honor marched in the Victory Parade in Mexico, City.

    I hope and pray that the Mexican people raise up and realize they are being had by their own government too. I recall a TV documentary where a Mexican farmer was showing his farm, but he stated he couldn't grow anything because the government wouldn't allow him to. I'm like what . I feel if liberals can indoctrinate Mexicans that they have rights here. Why can't we patriots explain and teach them about freedom, taxes, etc. and explain why it is wrong what they are doing. Maybe it is wishful thinking. Mexico has alot of resource they can offer to us and visa versa. I believe in trade but NOT Free Trade. Sorry for my rant here

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •