Political Quotes

“I wish to speak on this fourth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, DACA, for all of the young men and young women it has helped bring out of the shadows--young men and woman who came to this country as children and, because of DACA, have had the security of temporary deportation relief and work authorization so they could achieve their full potential as young Americans. I celebrate DACA's anniversary with great pride and tremendous hope. For years, I pushed hard to make this program a reality. I have spoken directly--and frankly--to the President many times about granting long-overdue administrative relief to DREAMers, who are Americans in every way except for a piece of paper. And 4 years ago, with the tireless advocacy of DREAMers and the power of their individual stories, with the help of the immigrant community, community leaders in cities and towns across America, and countless Members of Congress, the President took action and changed the lives of thousands of young men and women, allowing them to fully contribute to the country they call home--the only country they have ever known. DACA recipients are part of our communities in all 50 States. New Jersey ranks ninth in the Nation, with over 34,000 approved DACA applications. These young people have been granted the most important thing they could have: the peace of mind that comes with temporary protection from deportation and the ability to work and contribute.…”