Attendees of the Latino inaugural ball spoke of the huge stake they say Latinos hold in the incoming administration of Barack Obama.
"We are so hopeful, the Latino community came out in big numbers for him because of the hope and the dreams that he has placed in front of us," said Illinois senator Iris Martinez, (D) Chicago.
At the 2009 event, the Obama-inspired hope was flowing like the fountain in the Organization of American States building lobby.
The event was sponsored by the Hispanic Leadership Institute, headed by Chicago's Juan Andrade who told ABC7 Latinos need improved healthcare, education and job opportunities. CLICK FOR FULL STORY & TO VIEW VIDEO
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