And yet some of them have the motivation, drive, and intelligence to succeed as soldiers. I go into the schools, and I see a lot of bright young kids, Spanish-speaking kids, kids from immigrant families, who are no different than I was. What they need is opportunity, and they need someone to encourage them, and they need good teachers and supportive families, the kinds of things I had, and they're going to do great. Caldera's future hinges in large part on the next presidential election. The Democratic Leadership Council has touted him as a possible vice presidential pick, citing the political advantages of having a Hispanic Californian on the ticket.
Caldera says that's just a remote possibility.
But he adds that he'd look forward to continue working in Washington under Al Gore. If the vice president wins, I think he'd make a great president, and I would be happy to serve in his administration any way he wanted me to. Copyright 2001 by Hispanic Magazine. All Rights Reserved.