February 21, 2003

Mr. John W. Wilhelm
President, Hotel Employees and Restaurant
Employees International Union
1219 28th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007

Dear President Wilhelm:

Over 40 years ago, a great movement was born in the South that included a
historic Freedom Ride. This movement challenged America to live up to its promises of freedom and justice for all. Even though our nation has made great progress, we must continue to challenge America to live up to basic ideals of human dignity and justice.

Today, millions of immigrant workers are vulnerable to abuses in the workplace and have no road to citizenship even as they make significant, valuable contributions to building our economy and communities.

We must work together to bring attention to the basic unfairness of America’s immigration policies. In order to right these wrongs, I wholeheartedly support the launch of the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride.

I unfortunately cannot join you and your allies in Florida on February 26th because Congress will be in session, but rest assured that my commitment to justice for immigrant workers extends beyond this letter. I will be participating in the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride in the fall.

I look forward to joining you in this important struggle. Best Wishes and remember to Keep you Eyes on the Prize!

Sincerely

John Lewis
Member of Congress

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