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Azteca America, the fastest-growing
Hispanic television network in the United States, is proud to have
hosted Senator Bob Menendez on this Monday's broadcast of "Issues:
Caras y Voces", a political forum hosted by veteran Latino
journalist Armando Guzman. Senator Menendez (D-NJ) is the first
member of a minority to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate,
and the sixth Hispanic to serve in the Senate. He is a staunch
supporter of small businesses and immigrant rights.
He spoke out strongly against the current
trend of aggressive immigration raids, where immigration officials
often arrest undocumented residents at gunpoint in the early hours
of the morning.
"Being in this country without documents
is and always has been a civil violation. But not a criminal one,"
said Senator Menendez. "There can be a fine and other consequences.
But using immigration police forces and other (law enforcement)
forces to grab families that are undocumented, and have no crimes
... in their files. It's unbelievable that we are using United
States forces and resources in this way."
"Issues: Caras y Voces" features top
leaders that impact the Hispanic community through one-on-one
interviews conducted by Armando Guzman. Covering the White House
and the Capitol for almost two decades, Mr. Guzman is one of the
most respected correspondents in Washington. The interview forum
airs every Monday evening during Noticiero Azteca America, the
network news broadcast of Azteca America.
Past guests of "Issues: Caras y Voces"
include: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, California Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), Congressman
Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), former
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Arizona Governor Janet
Napolitano and Congressman Jose E. Serrano (D-NY) .
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