Pelosi Statement on Cinco de Mayo

WASHINGTON, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in celebration of Cinco de Mayo:

"On Cinco de Mayo, the people of Mexico celebrate the victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The defeat by a poorly armed militia over the larger and better equipped French army is a source of pride to the people of Mexico.

"Today, we honor the rich contributions to the United States of Mexican-Americans, and all Hispanics – a great source of pride, and of strength, for our country.

"Our nation has been sustained and strengthened by families who have come to the United States hoping for a better life and striving for a brighter future; they have helped make America more American."

SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House

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