We're not doing this because he was the first Hispanic player to have 3,000 hits, or because he was a 12-time Gold Glove winner or 12-time All-Star. We're doing it because of the way he lived his life and the way he died.
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I was there not as anything that has to do with the city, City Hall, the campaign, ... I was there as I'm always there to help my community in whichever way I can.
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One of the proudest days of my life will be to see Mrs. Vera Clemente with her three children watching that No. 21 being retired,
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If you send a message that you have to be clean to sign a contract, I guarantee you that the percentage of positive tests will drop to zero, ... No one wants to get caught and miss out on that bonus.
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He's a true immigrant leader. He's been there for immigrants who feel they have nowhere to turn and no one to appeal to.
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