This is yet another enormous and important endorsement!
All Pueblo Council of Governors Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
Albuquerque, NM – Yesterday,
the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) endorsed Hillary Clinton for
President of the United States. The organization, “comprised of the
governors of the Indian Pueblos located in the State of New Mexico,”
cited Clinton’s experience, her years as an advocate for children,
women, and families, her commitment to fulfilling the United States’
government-to-government obligations, and her commitment to breaking
down the barriers that face Indian Tribes as their reasons for support.
This adds to a long list of tribal support Hillary Clinton has received in New Mexico:
All Pueblo Council of Governors
Ten Southern Pueblos Council
Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Debra Haaland, (Pueblo of Laguna)
The Pueblos of Zuni, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara, San Felipe, Isleta, and Pojoaque.
The Navajo Chapters of Bread Springs, Thoreau, Pinedale, Tohatchi, Tse Daa Kaan, Church Rock, and Chilchiltah.
Vice
President of the Navajo Nation Jonathan Nez, State Representative
Doreen Wonda Johnson (Navajo Nation), State Representative Georgene
Louis (Pueblo of Acoma), State Representative Elect Derrick Lente
(Pueblo of Sandia), State Senator Benny Shendo (Pueblo of Jemez)
“Secretary
Clinton is a tested leader who shares our values. She has proven
through her record that she is committed to serving those who are most
in need, and will continue to do so when elected President. I am proud
to endorse Hillary Clinton for President, and glad that the All Pueblo
Council of Governors (APCG) has endorsed her, we believe she will be the
champion our tribal communities deserve.” - Governor E. Paul Torres, Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta and Chairman of the APCG
"As
one of the first tribal leaders to endorse Secretary Hillary Clinton, I
believe she will uphold and protect the sacred trust of the United
States and Tribal Nations. I know firsthand that Hillary is committed to
strengthening the government-to-government relationship with tribes and
will continue to work with us to get the hard work done. Secretary
Clinton will continue to assist underserved communities like those that
exist in native communities across Indian Country. I am honored to stand
alongside her with the many Navajo chapters and Native American
leaders in Arizona and New Mexico who know she will be a President for
the people." - Jonathan Nez, Navajo Nation Vice President
"I
am proud to support Hillary Clinton for President of the United
States. She truly believes we need to break down all the barriers that
hold Native Americans back and build ladders of opportunity for all
Native people. Her entire career she has been a problem solver, she will
work tirelessly to remove the obstacles that contribute to addiction,
high unemployment and poverty rates in our State. We know with Hillary,
every child in New Mexico should be able to live up to his or her
God-given potential." - Governor Earl Salazar, Governor of Okay Owingeh
