WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Secretary Clinton and President Obama delivered remarks in front of thousands at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) Annual Gala.
Clinton blasted Donald Trump for “bigotry” because he refused to say President Barack Obama was born in Hawaii and she called on a roomful of Latinos and online viewers to “stop him conclusively in November,” reported NBC News.
Obama roused the crowd with economic news released this week by the Census bureau showing that last year the U.S. experienced the first significant increase in household income since 2007 and the number of people living in poverty fell, the report continued.
“Thanks Obama,” someone in the crowd yelled. “Thanks Obama,” the president responded.
“In each of these areas, Latino Americans made some of the largest gains,” Obama said. “That’s why all in all Hispanic families are feeling more optimistic about their prospects today than they did eight years ago.”
César J. Blanco, interim director of Latino Victory Fund said, “Secretary Clinton and President Obama delivered pointed remarks at the CHCI gala last night. Their words were a reminder that we’re not in this fight alone. But they also highlighted the importance of electing the right leaders who have our back, who treat us with dignity and respect, and who will go the extra mile for our priorities.
