President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, left, are greeted onstage by hosts Sen. Robert Menedez, D-N.J. , and Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y. as they arrive to deliver remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute annual awards gala in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, left, are greeted onstage by hosts Sen. Robert Menedez, D-N.J. , and Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y. as they arrive to deliver remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute annual awards gala in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.

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