My father, Saul Flores, moved us to the United States because of the promise of America. He told me, in this country, if you work hard, you can accomplish anything. My story proves he is right. But Right now our people are struggling. They are taken for granted. That ends now. And I'm here. I have risen from working in the cotton fields to representing. I have risen from working in the cotton fields to representing the community I love in the United States Congress. (03:22–03:28)
CLAIM
Asserts that people in South Texas are currently struggling and feel taken for granted.
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