Political Quotes

“I am grateful and proud that my bill, H.R. 5281, the Removal Clarification Act of 2010, is the vehicle through which the DREAM Act comes to the floor today. My bill will enable Federal officials to remove cases filed against them to Federal Court in accordance with the spirit and intent of the Federal Officer Removal statute. By attaching the DREAM Act to this noncontroversial bipartisan bill, we are able to expedite the process. I am also proud to support the DREAM Act. This bipartisan legislation addresses the tragedy young undocumented people face when, through no fault of their own, their lack of legal status may prevent them from attending college, joining the military, or working legally in the United States. In my home State of Georgia, there are 74,000 undocumented young people who could potentially benefit from passage of the DREAM Act. ... He, along with millions of undocumented youth, deserves an opportunity to stay and help strengthen this Nation. I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation.”