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Salvadorans on Long Island React to President Obama’s Visit to El Salvador [VIDEO]

Posted April 13, 2011 by Ted Hesson
Categories: International

Several weeks ago, President Obama visited El Salvador, a trip that was closely watched by Salvadoran immigrants here on Long Island.

While that trip was underway, the political news show Destination Casa Blanca interviewed some of those immigrants. One concern rose above the rest: that Obama didn’t mention immigration reform during his visit, which was cut short because of military action in Libya.

Here’s the video:

Tags : el salvador, hempstead, obama, salvadoran, saul linares, workplace project

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