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Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Willie Colón Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

April 16, 2008

The Clinton campaign announced today the endorsement of winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Grammy, musician Willie Colón.

"Hillary has been on the side of our families for over 35 years - she has been with us from the very beginning. I want a President who I can count on, someone who in tough times will be there for me -- that's why I'm supporting Hillary Clinton," said Colón.

Willie Colón, a Bronx native of Puerto Rican grandparents, has fused his musical talent, his commitment and passion for humanity, and his activism into an extraordinary career.

His achievements in all his activities are widely recognized. As musician, composer, arranger, singer, and trombonist, as well as producer and director, Colón holds the all time record for sales in his genre -- he has created 40 productions that have sold more than thirty million records worldwide.

In 1997 Willie Colón became a spokesperson for the international relief and development organization CARE. Colón has also been involved in the campaigns to end the practice bombing of the Puerto Rican island municipality of Vieques. On April 16, 2001, Willie received the EPA's "Environmental Quality Award", the EPA's highest award for people that do not work for the Agency.

Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Willie Colón Endorses Hillary Clinton for President Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/297144

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