Let's be clear, the action taken today isn't required legally. It's a political decision and a moral question. Whatever concerns or complaints Americans may have about immigration in general, we shouldn't threaten the future of this group of young people who are here through no fault of their own, who pose no threat, who are not taking away anything from the rest of us.
Obama critiques the decision to end DACA, framing it as a political and moral issue.
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That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.
No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.
It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.
I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.
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