TITLE

Reflecting on the Past, Looking Toward the Future

PUB. DATE
July 2002
SOURCE
Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy;2002/2003, Vol. 15, p3
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Interview
ABSTRACT
Interviews Silvestre Reyes, Hispanic Congressman representing the Democratic Party in Texas. Reason for running for the United States Congress; Role as chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Three most pertinent issues facing the Hispanic American voters.
ACCESSION #
10524795

Tags: REYES, Silvestre -- Interviews;  HISPANIC American politicians;  HISPANIC Americans -- Political activity

 

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