[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 128 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H6164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, from September 15 to October 15, we honor the 
heritage and many contributions of the Latino community nationwide.
  The story of Hispanic Americans is truly an American story. In 
America, if you work hard, play by the rules and dream big, there is no 
limit to what you can achieve. From the hard work of immigrants and 
their children, to the arts and education, to nearly 1 million Latino 
veterans who have proudly served in uniform, Hispanics have played a 
vital role in shaping our Nation.
  While we have made great contributions, there is still more work to 
be done to address issues that affect the communities, such as health 
care disparities and improving high school graduation rates.
  We all do not share the same roots, but we all share the same goals, 
in giving the next generation of Americans the opportunities to achieve 
the American Dream. That American Dream is part and parcel of what we 
celebrate and honor during the Hispanic Heritage Month.

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