Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Immigrant Heritage Month. At a time when heinous action is being taken in the name of securing our borders--and we must secure our borders--I stand here to call on every one of my colleagues in Washington, local leaders across the United States, and individual Americans and their families. I call on all of us to come together and remember we are a Nation of immigrants, immigrants past and immigrants present. For more than 250 years, immigrants have made our country what it is today. Every generation of immigrants contributes new ideas, fresh energy, and vibrant culture to our Nation that makes up this mosaic web of an incredible place we call America. I grew up in California's San Joaquin Valley, which I have the honor and privilege to represent. Our valley is a rich combination of people whose families have come from all over the world. It is part of this fabric, this mosaic, I talk about. They have made California and our Nation what it is today through hard work, family values, and lasting contributions in so many different ways: the agriculture economy, businesses, education, and healthcare systems. Their story is our story. It is the story of achieving the American Dream. The American Dream lives on. It lives on in all of us. Last week, I met with a group of students from my district on the Capitol steps, many of whom are children from immigrant families.…”