We really just wanted to speak up for Herndon and have a rally to unite the community. It was really about getting everyone who was getting mad at each other to remember that we all live here in Herndon together.

We were upset because we believed the town came to a very reasonable decision within the framework of the law. We finally said 'enough is enough' and we wanted to respond to their non-factual claims [about immigrants] and support the day laborers.

The anti-immigration activists have been very vocal, very irresponsible and divisive [on this issue]. We wanted to show people that the people of Herndon are more tolerant than that. Herndon is a place that is about respect and tolerance.

It's a very charming community, ... They are doing a great job here, preserving the downtown and unearthing these historical buildings.

With the Latino community, I am theirs, I do belong to them.

He's been out in the community for 42 years.