A Republican lawmaker in Arizona is hoping his state creates a holiday celebrating white people.

According to CBS affiliate in Phoenix, state Rep. Cecil Ash made his request felt on the Arizona House floor this week during a discussion about Latino Americans in Arizona.

After Rep. Richard Miranda suggested that the state should have a Latino American day, Ash made his statement.

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“I’m supportive of this proposition,” he said. “I just want them to assure me that when we do become in the minority you’ll have a day for us.”

The comment produced some laughs from his fellow lawmakers who thought Ash was being facetious. However, he revealed later that he was not joking.

“Yes, I think it was appropriate,” he said. “It was appropriate for the mood that was in the House and I think that if and when the Caucasian population becomes a minority, they may want to celebrate the accomplishments and the contributions of the Caucasian population the same way.”

WATCH: Video from local CBS affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona.

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(H/T Think Progress)