Andrea Joy Campbell: “I am very disturbed that any Member of this body, regardless of party affiliation, would transform an issue of truck…”

“I am very disturbed that any Member of this body, regardless of party affiliation, would transform an issue of truck safety into a racial issue. I take a back seat to no one in this body supporting Hispanics, like economic opportunity, race relations, English only, and a host of other issues. In fact, I believe I have the largest number of Hispanic staff members of any Senator in this body. I am as concerned about jobs for Mexican workers as I am for American workers. I also know the only way to reduce illegal immigration is by stabilizing the Mexican economy. I want to do that. Does that mean I have to put my children's lives at risk on American highways? I won't do it, nor will I risk any American life in the name of free trade. I would remind my colleagues that of the twenty Hispanic Members of the House, half of them voted for more restrictive measures than the proposed Murray-Shelby language. I would strongly suggest that those who are using the race card in this debate for personal or political gain, put a lid on it and recognize that we have a duty to protect the lives and property of the people who sent us here.”