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Since 2007, he has been President of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. In his acceptance speech, he said this:

Since 2007, he has been President of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. In his acceptance speech, he said this:

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''We will eradicate poverty by investing in our most important asset: our children and families.'' (Speech in 2007)<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/us/politics/03web-carrion.html?_r=1]</ref>

''We will eradicate poverty by investing in our most important asset: our children and families.'' (Speech in 2007)<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/us/politics/03web-carrion.html?_r=1]</ref>

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During [[Barack Hussein Obama|Barack Hussein Obama's]] campaign for Presidency, Carrion helped as an active campaigner for Obama, travelling across the country to speak on his behalf. He focused particularly on states with large Hispanic populations.<ref name=GB/>  

During [[Barack Hussein Obama|Barack Hussein Obama's]] campaign for Presidency, Carrion helped as an active campaigner for Obama, travelling across the country to speak on his behalf. He focused particularly on states with large Hispanic populations.<ref name=GB/>