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hud secretary: There were other immigrants who came here on the bottom of slave ships, worked even longer, even harder for less, Carson said as he walked across a stage holding a microphone, according to CBC. A HUD spokesman declined to comment on Carson's statement. Carson, who was confirmed as HUD secretary last week and is the only black member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, was talking about the work ethic and dreams of immigrants who came to the United States through Ellis Island in his first speech at the department. The department later tweeted This is the most cynical interpretation of the Secretary's remarks to an army of welcoming HUD employees. The slave narrative and immigrant narrative are two entirely different experiences, he said, adding, the two experiences should never be intertwined, nor forgotten, as we demand the necessary progress towards an America that's inclusive and provides access to equal opportunity for all. No one honestly believes he equates voluntary immigration with involuntary servitude! Carson later clarified his remarks on Facebook. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.