The Hispanic population in the United States is now the largest minority. As we grow and become the most influential ethnic group in U.S. politics, there are also new responsibilities and obligations that we must take as American citizens. One key challenge for Latinos in this country is that we must learn how to be in power. We must learn how to be responsible public servants and use our influence for the good of all the people and not just Hispanics.

Since we haven't had positions of power and influence at the state and the national level, we must learn how to deal with power and influence and use it wisely. We now have Al Gonzalez as attorney general, Carlos Gutierrez as commerce secretary, two prominent Hispanics in the U.S. Senate and many other influential Hispanics across the nation. In Utah, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. has shown his interest in appointing Latinos to his cabinet. For that, we thank him.

During this new legislative session, we are sure to see some bills we will support and some we will not. There will be some bills we will strongly fight. The important point is, at this time, we are united as Republicans and Democrats.

We are working together as never before. We will be active and present on Capitol Hill.

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Joe Reyna and Luz Robles are the Republican and Democrat co-chairs respectively of the Utah Hispanic Legislative Task Force.