Congressional Hispanic Conference Hosts Press Conference on 118th Congress Objectives
February 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Wednesday, Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC) Co-Chairs Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a press conference with their colleagues about CHC objectives for the 118th Congress. The CHC, founded in 2003 by Republican Hispanic Members of Congress, seeks to emphasize both national and international issues that have a significant impact on the Hispanic community in the United States. In addition, the Conference represents the diversity of thought that exists in the Hispanic community.
Watch the full press conference here.
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“The historic increase of Hispanic Republicans in the 118th Congress shows that, as the Hispanic population continues to increase in our nation, they want leaders that represent their values and ideals and who will fight against the destructive policies of the Left. I am thrilled to be a part of this powerful group of individuals from diverse districts and backgrounds. As a conference, we are committed to working together to uphold the rule of law, enhance economic opportunities, and promote freedom and democracy at home and abroad,” said Co-Chairman Congressman Diaz-Balart during the press conference.
“The Hispanic Conference is an energy. It is this new breath. In the 118th Congress, 5 members is 100 so to have 18 of us [Hispanic-Republicans] up here is special. We are a diverse group. We have diverse philosophies and diverse backgrounds. These are the people that won us the majority, and these are the people who will keep us in the majority,” said Co-Chairman Congressman Gonzales during the press conference.
Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), David Valadao (CA-22), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-AL), Brian Mast (FL-21), Mike Garcia (CA-27), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), John Duarte (CA-13), James Moylan (R-Guam-00), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), and George Santos (NY-03).
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