First Mexican-American in Congress Speaks on Hispanic Heritage Month

 Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) , the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress and a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), released this video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  Among other things, Congressmember Roybal-Allard speaks of the importance of comprehensive immigration reform to Latinos.

KJ

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