[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. CANSECO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CANSECO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 25th Annual 
Hispanic Heritage Month.
  America is a Nation of immigrants, and each immigrant group has added 
to the richness that is American culture. Hispanics are no different 
and are an important chapter in the story of America.
  My parents came to this country from Mexico, seeking the American 
Dream. They instilled in me the belief that with hard work and 
dedication, one could create a better future. This is one of the great 
common denominators of the immigrant experience in America. They raised 
me to believe that, in America, the land of opportunity, if I worked 
hard every day I could make a difference for myself and my family.
  This month gives us the opportunity to celebrate Americans of 
Hispanic ancestry because they believe in the American Dream and have 
made a difference in their lives and in America by chasing this dream.
  Just as my parents taught me, I believe that individual freedom and 
liberty will lead us to a future of economic and social prosperity. Our 
businesses will grow, our economy will prosper, and America will 
continue to thrive.
  Hispanics understand the vitality of small businesses as the single 
fastest-growing segment of small businesses in this country, generating 
almost $400 billion in annual revenue. I believe that Hispanics will 
continue to play a vital role in the American economy and society, and 
that their contributions will only continue to grow.

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