Political Quotes

“today, my colleague Senator Hatch and I are again introducing legislation that would provide immigration relief to undocumented students of good moral character who want to pursue a better life for themselves and their families. It would benefit the American economy by unleashing the potential of these students, who have grown up in the U.S. and graduated from high school or obtained an equivalent degree. The DREAM Act is a bipartisan bill which has broad support in the Hispanic, religious and immigrant communities. Each year, approximately 50-60,000 undocumented children, including honors students and valedictorians, graduate from our nation's high schools or receive an equivalent degree. Many of these students were brought to the U.S. by their parents at an age when they were too young to appreciate the legal consequences of their actions. Despite long-term residency in the U.S. and a demonstrated commitment to obtaining an education, these students have no avenue for adjusting their immigration status and it is very difficult for them to attend college or work. Instead, they face possible deportation.”