Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, Dreamers are American citizens in every sense of the word. For most, America is the only home they have ever known. Despite what my colleagues on the other side of the aisle argue, Dreamers are not a drain on the country. Dreamers contribute to our economy by adding an estimated $42 billion to the GDP every year. That is six times more than the cost of DACA. They participate in our workforce, own small businesses, create jobs, pay taxes, and spend billions of dollars every year on goods and services. Most importantly, they enrich our lives and are valued members of our communities. When the pandemic hit, over 62,000 Dreamers stepped up and provided lifesaving healthcare to all of us. Now, it is our turn to look out for our neighbors, our coworkers, and our friends. They have earned the right to call America home. H.R. 6 provides a path to citizenship for Dreamers as well as temporary protected status and deferred enforced departure recipients. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.'' There is nothing more American than the Dream Act.”