Political Quotes

“I thank Representative Ruiz for bringing Sky and Sage to the floor of the House today, because as we look at these beautiful, intelligent, curious children--and curious is one of the best things to be, you know, because that means you are curious about the world around you--they are the age of many of our DACA recipients who came with their parents. Their parents made the choice and the children came with them. This is the only home many of the DACA recipients have ever known. What have they done in this home? They have brought so many of us joy. They have helped make our schools vibrant. They are caring for our children, for your children, as doctors, teachers, nurses, and accountants. They are in all walks of life. Some of them choose to go into accountancy. We have the stories here, numerous, from every State and every district, of those who chose to apply for DACA protections. Right now we know that because of the Fifth Circuit decision that declared DACA unlawful, that these hundreds of young Dreamers and families are afraid for their futures. We must act. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Correa).”