Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is launching Spanish robocalls highlighting Heck & Hardy’s recent vote against DREAMers who want to serve in our military. During consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act, Heck & Hardy voted with the immigration extremists in their party, rather than with hardworking young people who came to this country through no fault of their own and now want a chance to serve in our nation’s military.
“It is clear that today’s Republican Party is controlled by immigration hardliners who have no appreciation for the contributions DREAMers make to our nation and want to make to our armed forces,” said Matt Thornton of the DCCC. “Anti-immigration extremists are calling the shots and Congressmembers Heck and Hardy are all too happy to go along. This week, we are calling voters in Nevada’s 3rd and 4th Districts to make sure they know that they lack the courage to do the right thing.”
Following is the script for robocalls that will reach Spanish-speaking households throughout NV-03 and NV04:
Joe Heck (NV-03)
Spanish Version:
“Yo soy XXX del DCCC.
Recientemente, Republicanos en el Congreso y el Congresista Joe Heck votaron para negar a jóvenes, que vinieron aquí por la voluntad de sus padres, llamados “Soñadores,” la oportunidad de servir en el servicio militar de nuestra nación.
Jóvenes honorables, hombres y mujeres que quieren ofrecer sus servicios voluntarios y arriesgar sus propias vidas por la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestro país, merecen esta oportunidad.
En cambio, Republicanos en el Congreso continúan discriminando injustamente en contra de “Los Soñadores”.
Llama a tu Congresista Heck en 702-387-4941 y dile que “Los Soñadores” merecen nuestras gracias, NO más discriminación.”
English Version:
“This is XXX calling from the DCCC. Recently, Republicans in Congress and Congressman Joe Heck voted to deny children brought to the U.S. through no fault of their own or “DREAMers” a chance to serve in our nation’s military.
Honorable young men and women that want to volunteer to risk their lives for our country’s safety and security deserve the chance to serve.
Instead, Republicans in Congress continue to unfairly discriminate against DREAMers.
Call Congressman Heck at 702-387-4941 and tell him that DREAMers who want to serve deserve our thanks, not more discrimination.”
Cresent Hardy (NV-04)
Spanish Version:
“Yo soy XXX del DCCC.
Recientemente, Republicanos en el Congreso y el Congresista Cresent Hardy votaron para negar a jóvenes, que vinieron aquí por la voluntad de sus padres, llamados “Soñadores,” la oportunidad de servir en el servicio militar de nuestra nación.
Jóvenes honorables, hombres y mujeres que quieren ofrecer sus servicios voluntarios y arriesgar sus propias vidas por la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestro país, merecen esta oportunidad.
En cambio, Republicanos en el Congreso continúan discriminando injustamente en contra de “Los Soñadores”.
Llama a tu Congresista Hardy en 702-912-1634 y dile que “Los Soñadores “ merecen nuestras gracias, NO más discriminación.”
English Version:
“This is XXX calling from the DCCC. Recently, Republicans in Congress and Congressman Cresent Hardy voted to deny children brought to the U.S. through no fault of their own or “DREAMers” a chance to serve in our nation’s military.
Honorable young men and women that want to volunteer to risk their lives for our country’s safety and security deserve the chance to serve.
Instead, Republicans in Congress continue to unfairly discriminate against DREAMers.
Call Congressman Hardy at 702-912-1634 and tell him that DREAMers who want to serve deserve our thanks, not more discrimination.”
BACKGROUND
Hardy Voted To Strip Language Encouraging Defense Department To Allow DREAMers To Serve In Uniform. In May 2015, Hardy voted to strip out an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that “would encourage the Pentagon to consider allowing immigrants brought to the country as children to [serve in the military].” [HR 1735, Vote #229, 5/14/15; NPR, 5/13/15]
Heck Voted TWICE Against Allowing DREAMers To Serve In the Military. In April 2015, Heck voted against an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that that “would encourage the Pentagon to consider allowing immigrants brought to the country as children to [serve in the military].” The amendment passed 33 to 30. Then, in May 2015, Heck voted for an amendment to strip out the language encouraging the Pentagon to allow DREAMers to serve. The amendment passed 221 to 202. [House Committee on Armed Services, HR 1735, Vote #8, 4/29/15; HR 1735, Vote #229, 5/14/15; NPR, 5/13/15]