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Today, we remember this heroic event and the struggle for freedom it represents. Cinco de Mayo is a story of determination for liberty against great odds and is an inspiration for lovers of freedom around the world.

We also take advantage of this date to acknowledge the wonderful diversity that exists in the U.S. As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo we recognize the great melting pot that is the United States of America . We embrace our ability as Americans to come together to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest, Chinese New Year and many other holidays.

Cinco de Mayo also provides us the opportunity to confirm that we share much more with Mexico than just a common border. We are united by a love of liberty and our common values. Family, faith, freedom and future opportunities are all notions that are cornerstones of both societies. And thus we salute those who gave their lives to defend freedom nearly 150 years ago as we say “Feliz Cinco de Mayo”.

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The mission of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly is to build a membership organization to foster the principles of the Republican Party in the Hispanic community, provide Hispanic Americans with a forum to play an influential role in local, state, and national Party activities, increase the number of Hispanic Republican elected officials, and create and maintain a network of Hispanic Republican leaders.