Political Quotes

Nanette Barragán: “I think we, as Americans, need to come together to welcome everybody with open arms and not let the immigration issue…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2021
I think we, as Americans, need to come together to welcome everybody with open arms and not let the immigration issue become a wedge issue.
Said by
Nanette Barragán
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Barragan emphasizes unity and support for Afghan immigrants.

Share

More from Nanette Barragán

May 9, 2023

It was under the prior administration, the Trump administration, that the EPA budget was effectively slashed, it was gutted.

congress.gov
Jul 1, 2026

Shipping plays a vital role in our economy, and at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but it should not come at the expense of the health of our families. The Next Generation Shipping Act is about investing in cleaner technologies…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Apr 18, 2023

Medicaid is really important in my congressional district, very working class.

congress.gov
Jul 29, 2025

If Texas is going to rig the system, then I think we can’t just sit back and watch it and do nothing and say we’re going to have our hands tied.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation