JOSE DIAZ-BALART: Xavier Becerra's nomination as (HHS) Secretary in Joe Biden's upcoming administration fills Latinos with hope due to the arrival of one of our own to a key position, in the midst of one of the worst health crises in the history of this country. Cristina Londoño joins us from Washington. Cristina, (is this) an appointment that is both hopeful and surprising?
CRISTINA LONDOÑO: Of course, José, because Xavier Becerra was not notable for having experience in healthcare issues. He had stood out more for his defense of immigrants, minorities, and in criminal justice issues. But since replacing Kamala Harris as California's attorney general, he has led dozens of states in the fight against the Trump Administration to defend Obamacare. And now, during the pandemic, he is expected to be the number one advocate for the communities that need it the most.
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LONDOÑO: But not everyone is cheering for him. Becerra has been a defender of the right to abortion and the so-called pro-life groups say his appointment is an affront to morality.
