I supported the stimulus package.

When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party.

It is wrong to believe that Hispanics are Democrats. Hispanics are traditionally and historically conservative, not just socially conservative, but fiscally conservative.

Education is extremely important to the Hispanic community, as well as faith, and certainly working hard.

Contrary to Eastern Europe, where the border was more porous and you could exchange information more easily, Cuba is an island. Thus, it is more isolated, and it's easier for the government to have great control over its citizens.

I came into office to do what was correct, not to see what was politically expedient to get re-elected.