Political Quotes

Alex Padilla: We already know that immigration benefits the economy overall, but can you speak specifically to how updating our…

On the recordJuly 11, 2023
We already know that immigration benefits the economy overall, but can you speak specifically to how updating our immigration system could support the long-term solvency of the Social Security system?
Said by
Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Padilla asks how immigration reform could enhance Social Security's financial stability.

Share

More from Alex Padilla

Aug 31, 2026

ICE is answerable to the American public whose trust in the agency has eroded: over half of Americans have little to no confidence in the agency and over half believe it uses excessive force.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

The right to vote is guaranteed by the Constitution to all adult Americans, including nursing home residents.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

Denying a domestic abuser access to a gun is one of the most obvious, common-sense steps we can take to protect survivors.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

This should be stopped immediately: Shasta County Registrar Clint Curtis is trying to hire election-denier Tina Peters to collude with the Trump Administration’s election mischief.

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation