Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, 1 month ago the American people told Congress to change course, to put the American people first, to generate jobs, and to strengthen the economy. Unfortunately, it seems that some Democrats have learned nothing and forgotten everything about what the American people want. We are considering major legislation that the American people couldn't read until a few hours ago. The Democrats refused to hold any hearings on this bill, and no amendments have been allowed. It is the result of a closed and undemocratic process. We all know that the point of this bill is to give amnesty to almost everyone who is in the country illegally and who is under 30. Illegal immigrants get amnesty if they can show hardship if they are sent home. Illegal immigrants can stay if they just claim to be eligible under this legislation. Illegal immigrants get amnesty if they use fraudulent documents because the Federal Government has no way to check millions of claims. Illegal immigrants get amnesty even if they have committed crimes like DUI, document fraud, and visa fraud. {time} 2030 This is a bill that gives amnesty to more than 2 million people who are in the country illegally. It encourages fraud and even more illegal immigration. Today, Americans face an unemployment rate of 9.8 percent, a new record. That number has now topped 9.5 percent for 16 months, the longest period since the Great Depression.…”