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On the recordFebruary 27, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Dreamers, young people brought to this country as children through no fault of their own. Dreamers grew up in our schools, played with our children, pledged allegiance to our flag, and made our country, every single day, strengthened in every way. They are doctors, teachers, lawyers, essential workers, and businessowners. They pay taxes. They keep the American Dream alive, but they still live a life in limbo. Imagine building a life here only to be told to leave for a country you don't even remember, much less sometimes even speak the language. Even the President agrees that it is not fair. Congress must act. More than 70 percent of Americans agree Dreamers deserve citizenship. That is why, yesterday, I reintroduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers the security they deserve and a real path to citizenship. Over 200 Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle joined me in doing that, along with over 100 organizations from across America representing all sectors of our economy. Our message is clear to Dreamers: Their home is here. We will fight for them. ``Si, se puede''; ``Yes, we can.'' ____________________

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