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Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group for the 116^th Congress:

“I’d like to the thank Speaker Pelosi for appointing me to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group,” said Congressman Carbajal. “As a Mexican-American, I am committed to strengthening our alliance with our southern neighbor. Mexico is one our top trading partners as the second-largest buyer of U.S. goods and the third-largest consumer of U.S. agricultural products. Collaborating with Mexico is crucial to the strength of our economy and national security, and both of our countries prosper when we work together to promote peace and opportunity.”

“The United States and Mexico share more than a border, but a common history and shared values that have been essential to securing peace, prosperity and hope for the people of both nations,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  “It is a privilege to name Members to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group for the 116th Congress. Our Members bring their deep knowledge and firm values to the critical mission of ensuring that this essential bilateral relationship remains strong and effective today and into the future.  Guided by the clear vision and leadership of Chairman Henry Cuellar, these outstanding Members will work tirelessly to expand opportunity, advance equality and ensure prosperity on both sides of the border.”

The full list of Democratic Members of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group is below:

• Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas – Chair
• Congressman Salud Carbajal of California
• Congressman Lou Correa of California
• Congressman Vicente Gonzalez of Texas
• Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas
• Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of Texas
• Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California

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