Political Quotes

“Mr. President, there is very little disagreement about the fact that America's immigration system is broken and in need of reform. For far too long, our immigration system has punished those who come to this country to pursue the American dream and play by the rules while rewarding those who do not respect our laws. As a result, our Nation is suffering. That is why it is important for this body to have an open and transparent amendment process as we move forward on this immigration reform legislation and try to fix what is broken with our immigration system. No State feels the impact of this broken immigration system more than my home State of Nevada. Nevada is a top destination for travelers all over the world, and it is an international hub through which tens of millions of people pass each year. Our State benefits from the cultural diversity of Filipino, Cuban, Chinese, and Armenian communities, just to name a few, and we are couched between two States that border the country of Mexico. Las Vegas is known for McCarran International Airport, which sees tens of millions of international tourists each year and is merely a short drive away from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix. Nevada's unique location leaves it highly vulnerable to our flawed immigration system and open to the exact same problems faced by other southwestern border States such as Arizona, Texas, California, and New Mexico.…”