We do not believe he outlined for the American people the benchmarks of success so that America knows how we are moving forward, ... The president failed in that opportunity to paint for the American people a very clear portrait.
Our challenge in this regard will be to broaden the scope of our federal funds in terms of international diplomacy, development aid, and international assistance. Many Latinos in the United States look at Latin America and see trouble brewing.
This is the United States of America. It means we respond to our fellow Americans in times of crisis and emergency and disaster.