Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce three Opinion
Editorials from the New York CaribNews that reflect the unprecedented
special excitement that the nomination of Barack Obama for President
has caused in our Caribbean community in New York. CaribNews is a New
York based publication that serves as the voice of the Caribbean
community.
The editorials, all published in the June 17, 2008 publication, are
entitled: "Propelled by the Wind of Change Democrats Choose Obama: What an Excellent Choice to Lead the Party Into Race for the White House," "Obama and the Deepening of American Democracy," and "Caribbean Hearts are Swelling with Pride as Obama's Victory Sinks In."
The editorials all reflect a great exhilaration for Obama's candidacy
within the New York Caribbean community. Each piece points out how
extraordinary the results are of this historical primary and the
reactions of Caribbean Americans. One of the pieces quotes a Caribbean-
American who said, "[Obama] comes across as a people person with whom
we can relate." Another Jamaican-American woman said, "What a pity
the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. isn't around to see this."
One editorial summarizes the consensus among the Caribbean community
the best; "Barack Obama has beckoned a new generation to the noble
task of remaking America and remaking the world. He has brought
millions of new voters into the electoral process." But, the Caribbean
community has not forgotten about Hillary Clinton and the socio-
political significance of her campaign. There is a general belief that
she is an important part of the new era of the Democratic Party and
also represents the new direction this country is taking on race and
gender equality.