I understand their plight, I understand their struggle, I understand their sacrifice to just find the American dream: a good opportunity, maybe a good job, the ability to raise a family, and have the next generation have it a little bit better than you.
Padilla empathizes with the struggles of immigrants seeking better lives.
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