George H.W. Bush: “It is an essential element of our American character.”

One of our major problems is, we do not have enough immigrants. We are going to have to do something about our immigration policy.

No other issue will have more lasting impact on the well-being of your families and your future.

I have always contended that. And I believe that you do not have a growing dynamic economy without the creative abilities and devotion and loyalty that immigrants bring to their country.

Bigotry seems emboldened.