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Jack Kingston: It is ridiculous, though, because as I understand it, most Hispanic and Latino national organizations have endorsed…

On the recordMarch 5, 2003
It is ridiculous, though, because as I understand it, most Hispanic and Latino national organizations have endorsed Estrada. And yet our friend from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart) says, Well, his big problem is he is not Hispanic enough. Now this is from a guy who is raised in Honduras, but he is not Hispanic enough for the liberals. As the gentleman also said, they do not even know how to speak Spanish themselves but they are telling somebody else that he is not Hispanic enough. The reality is, this is a very strong guy but they cannot stand the fact that there might be a minority group getting off the plantation. And that is the reality of it. It is a sad, sick commentary.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

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Discussing the nomination of Miguel Estrada and criticisms regarding his Hispanic identity.

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