As Donald Trump Becomes Republican Nominee, We Will Not Let Hate Win
(Press Release) WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 21, 2016 – VL Action Network released the following statement by President and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar ahead of Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
“As Donald Trump takes the stage to accept the Republican nomination for president tonight, we can’t forget that he began this campaign with a dangerous and divisive vision for the future of our country. He’s disparaged American Latinos and our immigrant families, incited fear, and called for a ban on Muslims. He’s run a campaign of hate, and one counting on communities of color sitting out.
“But American Latinos have been listening, and we understand that for our community, sitting out is never an option. We will not let the likes of Donald Trump and his supporters own our futures. We will make it clear that when someone tries to make us feel less than American, to harm our children, discount our contributions to this great country, we will defend ourselves with our vote.
“Words matter and words have consequences. Latinos have been building political power and we will use that power to stand against hate. This election is a referendum on our country’s future. We will not let fear dictate our future, but we will instead continue building a country that is inclusive and recognizes the humanity of all Americans.”
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About VL Action Network
VL Action Network, formerly the Voto Latino Action Fund, is a 501(c)(4) organization committed to promoting Latino voices in politics by countering false information and supporting leaders that advocate for progress, equality, and fairness for all American communities.
