On the recordDecember 8, 2010
Tonight this Congress passed the so- called DREAM Act. Several of us on the floor of the House said that this act would be more accurately referred to as the ``affirmative action amnesty act.'' The bill is a piece of legislation that the American people should pay close attention to, and they should see whether or not their Representatives in Congress are, indeed, representing their interests or if they are involved in supporting the interests of the people who are not citizens of this country and who have come here illegally. {time} 2120 Now in this case, this bill would not grant amnesty to all illegal immigrants, but instead, the reason it's called the DREAM Act is because it would legalize the status of several million illegals who are young people in our country. Well, what does several million new citizens--or should we say legal residents--of our country mean to the well-being of the American people? Yes, we understand that several million young illegals now made legal in their status would certainly be their dream, but what does it do to other Americans? What is the effect? Is it a dream or a nightmare? The American people need to look and see who voted for what and who is representing whose interests here. I want to note that illegal immigration is probably one of the greatest threats to the well-being of my constituents, and they understand that.…
