Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s Hispanic legacy From: politico.com
Tagged: Edward Kennedy, Ted KennedyPosted on: May 22nd, 2008
During a backroom legislative strategy session a few years back, it was hard to tell who was the more passionate defender of immigrants rights.
On the table was a proposal by immigrants advocate Rep. Hilda L. Solis to speed up the naturalization process for U.S. military service members. The California Democrat got a lecture from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy on how to fight for the cause.
“He was pushing me, pushing me. ‘Hilda, you have to do more! You have to do more!’” recalled Solis, who is no legislative slouch. “He was the one keeping everyone accountable.” They persevered, and the bill became law.”*
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