Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the New York State Legislature for passing the DREAM Act. States have had to step up because of the Trump shutdown, because of our inability to move forward and recognize that this continues to be a nation of immigrants. So States like New York today had to pass the DREAM Act to allow in young people, many of whom are nurses, doctors, members of our Armed Forces, and teachers who are contributing to our communities across the country. All they want is a shot to be part of the American Dream, because this is a nation of immigrants. The DREAM Act today in the New York State Legislature was named after my good friend who passed this year, unfortunately, Senator Jose Peralta. I congratulate New York. That lady still stands in the harbor with her torch lighting the bay for everyone across the world, because we are a nation of immigrants. ____________________”