Illegal immigrant makes history, addresses Democratic convention

This was a very good speech, she told her life story. Read this article if you missed it.   - - Donna Poisl

By Hector Becerra

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was a short speech, but when Benita Veliz stepped up to the lectern at the Democratic National Convention, she made history. The 27-year-old from San Antonio became the first illegal immigrant to address a national political convention.

“Like so many Americans of all races and backgrounds, I was brought here as a child,” she told the crowd Wednesday night. “I’ve been here ever since.”
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