WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement Tuesday in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15:

“Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Americans to recognize and appreciate the contributions Americans of Hispanic heritage have made to our nation. I am grateful for the Hispanic Americans who have contributed to our nation's prosperity. These Americans, our neighbors, have served in our military, taught in our schools, grown businesses from the ground up, and above all helped build a safe and secure America for the next generation.”

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