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Welcome to the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Greater Los Angeles

 

 

I am a Republican
Because...
Soy Republicano
Porque...
I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. Creo que la fortaleza de nuestra nación yace en el individuo, y que la dignidad, libertad, habilidad y responsabilidad de cada persona deben ser honradas.
I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. Creo en la igualdad de derechos, en la justicia equitativa y en la igualdad de oportunidad sin prejuicios de raza, credo, sexo, edad, o capacidad física.
I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. Creo que el sistema de libre comercio y el fomento de la iniciativa individual han generado en nuestra nación oportunidades, crecimiento económico y prosperidad.
I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. Creo que el gobierno debe practicar la responsabilidad fiscal y permitir que cada persona conserve más del dinero que gana.
I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs the least. Creo que la función del gobierno es proveer al pueblo solamente los servicios básicos que no son ofrecidos por los individuos o por las organizaciones privadas. Creo que le mejor gobierno es el que menos interviene.
I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is the government closest to the people. Creo que el gobierno más eficaz, responsable y sensato es el que esta más cerca de los ciudadanos.
I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times. Creo que debemos mantener los principios que nos han hecho una nación fuerte, al tiempo que desarrollamos ideas innovadoras que nos permitan enfrentar los retos del futuro.
I believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom, and human rights throughout the world. Creo que debemos valorar y mantener nuestra fortaleza y orgullo nacional, al mismo tiempo que luchamos por la paz, la libertad y los derechos humanos en todo el mundo.
Finally, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government. Finalmente creo que el Partido Republicano es el mejor vehículo para transformar esto ideales en prácticas del gobierno positivas y exitosas.
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Obama cites his agenda in holiday address (AP)

President Barack Obama points to members of his family and friends as he walks across to Marine One helicopter before his departure from Ft. McNair in Washington, Friday, July 3, 2009. Obama is traveling to Camp David to join his family and returning tomorrow to the White House. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet addresses.


Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run (AP)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday July 3, 2009. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the surprise announcement, saying she would step down July 26 but didn't announce her plans. (AP Photo/The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Robert DeBerry)AP - Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early.


Group Sotomayor advised fought job tests (AP)

In this Monday, June 1, 2009 file photo, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor meets with members of the White House Counsel's office at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House Complex in Washington. A civil rights group advised by Sotomayor in the 1980's brought several discrimination lawsuits that sought to scrap the results of job tests because too few Hispanics scored highly enough, according to new documents that are fueling GOP criticism of the judge. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)AP - A civil rights group on whose board Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor served filed racial bias lawsuits over employment examinations that resemble a Connecticut case in which she ruled against white firefighters, documents released by the Senate show.


Palin resignation splits GOP (Politico)
Politico - Skeptics say Friday’s events diminished and perhaps demolished Palin's 2012 presidential hopes.
Palin plans to stay visible (Politico)
Politico - She will give serious consideration to running for president in 2012, but has made no decision, friends tell POLITICO.
Under Senate health care plan, either way you pay (AP)

President Barack Obama gestures as he answers questions during a discussion on health care, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale , Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well.


Mrs. Obama bringing glamor to Moscow this weekend (AP)

FILE  --  In this July 16, 2009, file photo, Svetlana Medvedeva, wife of Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev is seen in Moscow. Medvedev's wife Svetlana is pious and discreet and met her husband while she was a schoolgirl. She supports charity and the arts, but has assumed no independent voice on issues facing the country. She dresses conservatively, lacking the edgy fashion sense that has attracted a nationwide following for Michelle Obama who will accompany her husband U.S. President Barack Obama on his summit with the Russian president, this weekend. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, file)AP - Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.


Republicans To Probe Sotomayor's Views on Racial Bias (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee signaled anew Friday that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will be questioned about lawsuits charging racial bias during her tenure on the board of a Latino legal advocacy group.
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis (AP)

The soaring national debt is recorded on the National Debt Clock in New York, Friday, July 3, 2009. Already complicating efforts by President Barack Obama and Congress to cope with the worst recession in decades, economists warn that the mountain of debt easily could become the next full-fledged economic crisis without firm action from Washington. (AP Photo/Yanina Manolova)AP - The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.


OAS chief tells Honduras to let Zelaya go back (Reuters)

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya waves upon his arrival at Comalapa international airport, in San Salvador July 2, 2009. REUTERS/La Prensa Grafica/Milton Flores/PoolReuters - The Organization of American States tried to convince Honduras on Friday to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya, but it hit a wall as the country's Supreme Court warned the leftist would be arrested if he came home.


Education secretary challenges NEA on teacher pay (AP)
AP - Education Secretary Arne Duncan challenged members of the National Education Association Thursday to stop resisting the idea of linking teacher pay to student achievement.
Russia to allow U.S. arms shipments to Afghanistan (AP)

Pakistani trucks taking essential supplies Afghanistan near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman. The United States and Russia may soon sign a deal boosting the transit of US supplies to Afghanistan through Russia, the Kommersant daily has reported, citing diplomatic sources.(AFP/File/Asghar Achackzai)AP - Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.


Canada defends US$ as global reserve currency (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency of choice has been a stabilizing force during the current financial crisis, Canada said on Friday, downplaying calls to debate the greenback's dominant status.
Obama calls for reform in Independence Day address (AFP)

A Wall Street sign outside the New York Stock Exchange. US President Barack Obama urged Americans, who celebrate Independence Day, to implement broad economic and social reforms, expressing confidence the country will be able to overcome the challenges it is facing.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)AFP - US President Barack Obama urged Americans, who celebrate Independence Day Saturday, to implement broad economic and social reforms, expressing confidence the country will be able to overcome the challenges it is facing.


Did hacker threaten Sanford and lover over affair? (McClatchy Newspapers)

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in his office in Columbia, S. C. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Sanford admitted that there were more encounters with his Argentine mistress than he previously has disclosed.(AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)McClatchy Newspapers - RIO DE JANEIRO — A television anchor who's the only journalist known to have spoken with South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's Argentine lover since news of their affair broke last week said the couple received an e-mail threat from the person who hacked into her Hotmail account.


Political Economy: Don't Hold Your Breath (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Another new month brings another tough-to- swallow employment report. The headlines trumpeted an increase in the number of jobs lost in June and a rise in the jobless rate. Neither was really a surprise. We know the picture is grim and will remain so for a while.
Palin Stirs Debate About Her Political Future With Resignation (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sarah Palin’s abrupt announcement that she was resigning as Alaska’s governor left observers speculating about a future for her that could range from a 2012 White House bid to political oblivion.