Clinton praises Oscar de la Renta as proud immigrant
NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Clinton has praised Oscar de la Renta as an inspiration to striving immigrants like himself at an event honoring the late fashion designer with a series of commemorative stamps.
Clinton noted that the Dominican-born de la Renta was an immigrant and asked, "Aren't we proud and grateful that he was?"
Clinton joined former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vogue editor Anna Wintour at a Manhattan ceremony.
None of them directly referenced Republican Donald Trump or his victory over Clinton for the presidency. But like Clinton, Bloomberg praised the contributions of immigrants. He said the U.S. is great because it welcomes people from around the world.
Thursday also marks a nationwide action called "A Day Without Immigrants," illustrating immigrants' contributions to the U.S. economy and way of life.
