For example, myself, if i get deported, who will take care of my kid . My children . We love our families so much that we deserve to be here. New the e] [inaudible] women have their voices heard now. They are the ones from where kids grow. For example, my mom has always been there for me, always. More than my dad has. Ive also been there for her. Also, my aunts. Their kids learn from them. The fathers are working. They have been there, but theyre always working. [speaking spanish] i wanted to see her and it is my vote. I voted this year. It is exciting to say that my vote counted in my election for obama. It was really exciting to vote for him. Now is the time that women should stand up and see that their vote counts. [applause] thank you so much. I would like to now introduce and give some background to congressman gutierrez, even though we are familiar with his excellent advocacy work and pushing legislation forward on this very important topic. Now in the 11th term in the house of r