If there was ever any doubt, let it be known tonight, from the land of Juan Seguin, Selena, and our World Series champions, the Houston Astros, That the American dream is alive. El Sueno Americano is alive and well in South Texas. And I am honored to be the first Latina in history to represent our community in the People's House. The same legislative body that sent Americans to the moon enshrined into law our shared belief that all men, regardless of their race, regardless of their color or creed, are created equal by God. (02:08–02:24)
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Asserts that Monica De La Cruz is the first Latina to represent her community in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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