Sam Farr: “I rise today in strong support of the DREAM Act. Bottom line: The DREAM Act is good for America. It is good for the…”

“I rise today in strong support of the DREAM Act. Bottom line: The DREAM Act is good for America. It is good for the economy and it is good for the future competitiveness of our country. According to Secretary Gates, "The expansion of the pool of eligible youth that would result from the DREAM Act provides an important opportunity to selectively manage against the highest qualification standards." General Colin Powell says the DREAM Act is important because it invests in education and expands educational opportunities for minority students.”