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October 20, 2009
Latino Senator: Triumphs and troubles in America
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CNN's Soledad O'Brien explores the richness of the Latino experience -- and her own -- in Latino in America.
CNN's Soledad O'Brien explores the richness of the Latino experience - and her own - in Latino in America.

Robert Menendez
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Across America, the Latino population is growing, and it is now the largest minority group in the country. Latino voices are being heard, and their economic impact is being felt in the marketplace, which is good for the whole of the nation.

Contrary to what may be a popular belief, most Latinos in America today are U.S. citizens. Many barely live above the poverty line, but many others have entered the ranks of the middle class and are contributing mightily to the culture as well as the economy.

Latinos are no longer on the outside looking in. They are at the table, making a difference. On every major issue before Congress and every major issue before the courts, Latinos, in larger and larger numbers, are engaged in the debate.

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alex lyrics   October 20th, 2009 3:56 pm ET

Soledad, has become a great force for news at CNN, she makes African Americans, and Latino Americans proud.

VERY PROUD

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