I As part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of SENTRI and the presentation of ENVISION 2020, a UC San Diego Project that looks to modernize the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa border crossings, the vice-governor of California, Gavin Newsom, presented the lecture entitled "The Future of California lies in an Alliance with Mexico," where he discussed economic integration and its various advantages regarding prosperity, job creation, and new assets for education, among others.

Before starting Newsom`s conference, a short welcome speech by Jamal A. Khokhar, president and CEO of the Institute of the Americas, took place. "North America`s economic integration is a key topic for us regarding prosperity and job creation," stated the ambassador before handing over the microphone to Dr. Pradeep Khosla, UC San Diego chancellor, who then turned the microphone over to the vice-governor of California without forgetting to mention that this type of interest and discussion dates to the beginning of the 90s.

The vice-governor of California started his conference by contrasting the local situation with tragedies that are currently being experienced in Syria, emphasizing the disastrous effects of religious extremism and negativism catalyzed by racism and intolerance towards different ethnicities. "Nevertheless, here we are, in one of the most dynamic and plural regions, in the most diverse democracy of the world; the United States of America. This state does not tolerate its diversity, it celebrates it. At the end of the day, humanity unites us. We are living our best moment when we practice pluralism and strengthen our connections," stated Newsom.

The democratic public servant shared that at the beginning of the 90s, the attitude towards a union was not as evident as it is today. "So many xenophobic attitudes, such as isolation, were everywhere," stated the vice-governor. He explained that all that needs to be done is change the perspective held of Mexico, so that the authorities can start to form the future of an allied nation. "From focusing solely on the negative, the authorities started to see in Mexicans countless businessmen with valuable proposals, they started to see artistic excellence," Newsom stated "true power comes from connections with the outside."

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