Political Quotes

“I rise reluctantly to oppose his position on this and support this amendment. This amendment continues the current level of immigration. It allows children and the brothers and sisters of immigrants to apply for immigration. Otherwise they are barred for the most part. This amendment does not affect the changes in this bill regarding immigrant eligibility for public benefits and it does not affect the provisions relating to illegal immigration, but family reunification has long been a principal purpose of U.S. immigration policy. This bill's provisions barring adult children in particular turns that principle on its head by ensuring that many families will never become whole. Why would a child who turns 26 automatically be considered extended family and not allowed to immigrate under his parents' sponsorship? Many of these adult children are exactly the type of Americans this country needs. They help in their prime working years, working many cases in family-owed businesses, helping them to prosper. They save, invest, and give back to their communities. I see the pioneer spirit in this country alive and well in the shops in my district where you have much of this. They also help care for their elderly parents and reduce the elderly's use of social services. Mr. Chairman, I ask approval of this amendment.”