On the recordDecember 1, 2016
I can't thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro) enough for taking the time to be here for his leadership on this issue. Not just after this election, and not just since he has been in the House of Representatives, but really his whole life has been exemplary in his advocacy for the most vulnerable amongst us in ensuring the truth about the story of these young people who come to our country. It is not simply a matter of sympathy--although, I sympathize with their situation--it is also a matter of our self-interest as a country. As we continue to look for ways to become a stronger and better country, so much of that lies with those who have made the very difficult choice to come here and contribute to our success and contribute to the American Dream. I am grateful to you for continuing to advocate for them and to share those stories with the rest of the country. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from the State of Massachusetts (Mr. Kennedy), another very good friend from a State that has known its share of amazing stories of immigration and seeing those immigrants flourish and become the best of us in this country.
