William Sanchez:"Why I'm running for US Congress."

I  used to call Atty. William Sanchez as Kuya William. "Kuya" is a Pilipino term of respect addressed to older male people and is even commonly used within the family circle. For Women, it is "Ate." Thus, I am most comfortable to call him simply as Kuya William. 

When Kuya william formally signed up to run for Congress in Florida's district 21 for the 2010 election, so many people, according to him, were asking about the reason of his decision. In response, he wrote the first draft of his points:

Talking points: Why I'm running for US Congress Oct.17, 2009

Having worked in the White House and Department of Justice 4 few years ago, I noticed how important it is for the country’s leadership to have a closer connection to the people that elected them to office. Too often Wash. is insulated from the rest of country

I’ve spent my life working w/ families and the laws that affect them. . Most people struggle everyday to survive. I’ve listened to their regrets and their hopes. We need leadership in Wash. that pays close attention to it’s constituents. When was last time you spoke to representatives in Wash.. ? downtown, in local government?

I will make myself available

I believe we must be involved in crafting a better future for our children and grand children.

We cannot leave it up to others.

My children are now grown. Irene and I are proud of them and feel blessed w/ the opportunity to have raised them. Our youngest graduates from high school next year.

Family has always been first to us and NOW we feel we have more time for public service.

An example of New ideas that require implementation is the strengthening of our economy by giving rights to immigrants) This will supercharge the recovery. Ie. 15 million x 2,000 = $30 billion, makes sense from an economic standpoint and national security standpoint. Imagine the billions that would be paid into taxes that are now being squandered. Once people come out from the shadows, we can do (background checks) and identify those who are criminals from those that want to make this country greater by their sweat and hard work.

PUBLIC SERVICE BACKGROUND- My past public service includes the formation of numerous non-profit groups, City kids, Inc., Philippine Charities Foundation, Grameen Village bank for the poor-- creation of bank for the poor in Philippines, serving thousands of micro-business owners. . USA Microbusiness– all over Florida, thousands of small businesses being helped thru loans and business development. Representing thousands of immigrants, from Cuban and Haitian refugees to Millionaire investors.

I was recently blessed and honored with an appointment by President George W. Bush to serve as Special Counsel in the Department of Justice. I was humbled by the opportunity to give speeches at the same podium Presidents in have been using for years.

A number of years ago, I was asked to serve as an international law professor at a Jesuit University in the Philippines, and truly enjoyed the opportunity.

It is the right time, NOW, to step forward to help shape our country’s responses to the great demands of our time.

Example of national issues; Security. We must balance national security w/ the need to better understand these that wish to do us harm. The world we live in today is very different from the world to, 30 even 20 or 10 years ago.

We need new solutions to new problems. Terrorism has replaced communism as our country’s chief ideological enemy. Our approach must be focused and have future senators in mind. What kind of world do we want our children to live in?

If we are to continue to lead the world we must do more in the int’l aid arena to assist those that suffer most around the world. Thru increased aid we will win the hearts and minds of people around the world. Programs like GB, which we were fortunate enough to have participated in. help the poor become self-sufficient thru bus. development.

America’s leadership is changing. Our leaders must be as comfortable with Washington as they are with Bogota, Rome, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Johannesburg and Manila.

I believe that the solutions to the world’s problems lie in the hands of those people around the world who have the greatest needs. We must recognize the poorest and give them the tools to rise above poverty. This will bring more understanding and peace among nations.

I’m running because it’s my duty to give back to this great nation that has given us so much. I have been blessed w/ the opportunity to study at some of our best schools, to raise lovely , intelligent children , to travel the world.

What more appropriate thing to do than put my skills to use in service to our constituents and our country?

Together We Can shape a brighter tomorrow for our children and grandchildren. I hope you will join me in this journey.