"We have an idea. We have a solution here. It's called the America's Children Act."
"I take that as maybe a recommendation you have to create a startup visa."
"Today's hearing was critically important, not just to help members further understand the deep, economic benefits of immigration in the United States of America."
"It would be smart to listen to the economists, and business leaders, who are sounding the alarm on our labor shortage."
"Immigration benefits not just immigrant workers, immigration benefits American workers."
"Dozens and dozens of empirical studies have found that immigration benefits our economy."
"We could make sure that international, and undocumented students can access and complete higher education in the United States."
"I would argue they were essential before the pandemic, and will continue to be essential long after the pandemic is officially over."
"Their unwillingness to work with us means our competitors will continue to gain an advantage on us."
"By refusing to act on immigration reform, solutions we know we need."
"no one wins when we continue to fail to reform our immigration system."
"the future of our economy, for those who come here for a better life, and for American citizens, depends on our ability to come together to fix this outdated and broken system."