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April 28, 2016

USHCC Endorses Hillary Clinton for Democratic Nomination

Secretary Hillary Clinton has a proven record of delivering results for America's small business community and has proposed bold policy plans to help our Hispanic business community, along with the American people, thrive and prosper.
                                                                       
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to endorse Secretary Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Secretary Clinton's views on issues important to America's small business community are simply far more qualifying than the empty rhetoric and lackluster record of Senator Bernie Sanders.
 
Secretary Clinton has stood with the USHCC and the Hispanic community at-large for decades. For more than 40 years, Secretary Clinton has fought to ensure that those who are willing to work hard in America have the opportunity to get ahead and stay ahead. From registering Hispanic voters in south Texas as a college student - to helping raise education standards in one of the poorest states in America as First Lady of Arkansas - to strengthening diplomatic and commercial ties around the globe for American small business owners as Secretary of State, Clinton has always stood by our community.
 
Secretary Clinton also recognizes that small businesses are the engine of American economic prosperity. As the daughter of an entrepreneur, Clinton has personally witnessed the formidable challenges, risks and opportunities our business men and women face each day. She earned our endorsement because, unlike her primary Democratic opponent, Secretary Clinton has demonstrated the ability to enact a robust and pragmatic policy agenda that will allow the Hispanic small business community to thrive and prosper.
 
There is so much at stake in this election and our country cannot afford to have those who would divide our nation and prey on the fears of the American people as our President. By way of example, Donald Trump's hateful rhetoric toward women, immigrants, the disabled, Muslims, and the Hispanic community not only divides our country, but sends a clear message that Hispanic voters won't forget: he does not stand with our community.
 
For these reasons and more, we proudly endorse Secretary Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Presidential nominee.

Hillary for America
April 28, 2016

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Endorses Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton released the following statement on receiving the endorsement of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which advocates on behalf of millions Latino-owned businesses.

"I’m proud to have the endorsement of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, an organization that represents more than 4 million Latino-owned businesses across the country. Latino-owned businesses are the fastest growing in America and the backbone of our economy. My father was a small businessman and I saw firsthand the hard work and dedication that it takes to run a successful small business. That is why I have made it a priority throughout my career to fight for minority-owned small businesses.

"As President, I would break down the barriers that face too many small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. We must expand access to capital, cut red tape, and unlock new markets for small businesses so that they can grow, create more jobs, and sell their products all over the world.  And fixing our broken immigration system by passing comprehensive immigration reform will also strengthen our small businesses, families, and communities. Immigration reform is good for America, it’s good for our economy, and it will bring millions of families out of the shadows. As President, I would do everything I can to create a path to citizenship and keep families together.

"I look forward to working with the USHCC and the small businesses they represent to build ladders of opportunity for Latino families across America."


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For Immediate Release, April 28, 2016


Note: The USHHC also endorsed Gov. John Kasich.