Mexican Leader Speaks for Mexicans in the World, Who Does for Americans?
At another point, President Calderon spoke in Spanish, addressing his expatriates in the U.S., assuring them he would fight for their rights. The Democrats gave him a standing ovation. This reaction raises a couple of questions. The first is just how many congressional representatives are bilingual and actually understood what he said at that moment? The second is who do they think he is fighting in that context? The Mexican president articulated clearly, appropriately, and with dignity, that while he sought cooperation and friendship with the U.S., he was determined to advance and protect the interests and welfare of his people. Perhaps the Democrats in Congress could benefit from a civics lesson taught by the Mexican leader. On the other hand, Republicans ought to be careful about making too much out of Calderons legitimate complaints on the assault-weapons coming from the US. The fact is, President Calderon is about as good and reliable friend as the U.S. can expect to have in Mexic
