Morning, an essential question was asked about the segregation of american political history in which there is a real barrier to what organizations and individuals are labeled as political or diplomatic actors. In a similar vein, this panel seeks to shift the conversation toward a decemb discourse that s latinos as central rather than peripheral to the development of modern american democracy. Forged in the fire of 19th century warfare, boosted by constant mass migration throughout the 20th, latinos have been part and parcel of modern americas social fabric. With well over 150 years of history in the United States, latinos have made an indelible mark on u. S. Politics. Be it in the early legislative histories in the southwest territories, as founders of longstanding civic and political organizations, in the protest movements in the 1960s, or 70s, or as voters, latinos have made u. S. Politics their own. Yet in reading the major synthetic works of american political history or examining
[applause] mr. Diazbalart thank you very much. Let me tell you this is a special day to be with the distinguished members of the president s cabinet, including our very own secretary acosta. [applause] mr. Diazbalart my colleagues, i know some of my colleagues that are here, starting with senator rubio, congressman curbelo, i know im going to miss some, but i know someone thats very special to me, congressman lincoln diazbalart is here, along with who along with Ileana Roslehtinen and senator menendez, and senator menendez were the ones who codified u. S. Law against the tyranny in cuba. Of course, our governor, Governor Scott is here. [applause] heroes like jose garcia are here. My friends, today, today i stand here in the presence of so many heroes. Former Political Prisoners, the eroes of the 2506 brigade. So many of you [applause] so many others, so many others who have suffered under the hands and by the hands of the castro regime. Let me just talk about the brigade. The brigade i
[applause] mr. Diazbalart thank you very much. Let me tell you this is a special day to be with the distinguished members of the president s cabinet, including our very own secretary acosta. [applause] mr. Diazbalart my colleagues, i know some of my colleagues that are here, starting with senator rubio, congressman curbelo, i know im going to miss some, but i know someone thats very special to me, congressman lincoln diazbalart is here, along with who along with Ileana Roslehtinen and senator menendez, and senator menendez were the ones who codified u. S. Law against the tyranny in cuba. Of course, our governor, Governor Scott is here. [applause] heroes like jose garcia are here. My friends, today, today i stand here in the presence of so many heroes. Former Political Prisoners, the eroes of the 2506 brigade. So many of you [applause] so many others, so many others who have suffered under the hands and by the hands of the castro regime. Let me just talk about the brigade. The brigade i
Mr. Diazbalart my colleagues, i know some of my colleagues that are here, starting with senator rubio, congressman curbelo. I know im going to miss some, but i know someone thats very special to me, congressman lincoln diazbalart is here, who along with Ileana Roslehtinen and senator menendez were the ones who codified u. S. Law against the tyranny in cuba. Of course, our governor, Governor Scott is here. [applause] heroes like jose garcia are here. My friends, today, today i stand here in the presence of so many heroes. Former Political Prisoners, the heroes of the 2506 brigade. And so many of you. [applause] so many others, so many others who have suffered under the hands and by the hands of the castro regime. Let me just talk about the brigade. The brigade is a symbol of dignity. Made up of men and women, made up of men who personify sacrifice and heroism and who, having experienced betrayal, have nevertheless never waivered in the struggle for freedom. Now, many president s, many p
Mr. Diazbalart my colleagues, i know some of my colleagues that are here, starting with senator rubio, congressman curbelo. I know im going to miss some, but i know someone thats very special to me, congressman lincoln diazbalart is here, who along with Ileana Roslehtinen and senator menendez were the ones who codified u. S. Law against the tyranny in cuba. Of course, our governor, Governor Scott is here. [applause] heroes like jose garcia are here. My friends, today, today i stand here in the presence of so many heroes. Former Political Prisoners, the heroes of the 2506 brigade. And so many of you. [applause] so many others, so many others who have suffered under the hands and by the hands of the castro regime. Let me just talk about the brigade. The brigade is a symbol of dignity. Made up of men and women, made up of men who personify sacrifice and heroism and who, having experienced betrayal, have nevertheless never waivered in the struggle for freedom. Now, many president s, many p