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Statement from Former U.S. Ambassador, Senator and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta

Ken Salazar with his arm around Dolores Huerta, who wears the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Photo: Tami A. Heilemann / Department of the Interior

“Dolores Huerta’s living legacy is her lifelong struggle for justice for the farmworkers who feed our nation. My family and I were honored to work alongside her for more than 50 years, inspired by her leadership and powerful voice across the United States and Mexico. She understood that our diversity is our greatest strength and that together, we can build a more just and inclusive America. In her words, we can change the world for the better: ¡Sí se puede!”

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As featured in the Associated Press via Spectrum News.

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