Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct privilege of representing a district that, in the last several decades, has in large part been built by immigrants. I lived in south Florida during some very tough times for the immigrant community. I remember as a young man seeing bumper stickers on the backs of cars that said, ``Would the last American please bring the flag.'' But you know what? The flag still flies high in Miami. It is a thriving, growing economy and a beacon of work and opportunity for millions. People from all over are drawn to my community because they believe in the American Dream. My constituents know that immigrants only add to the American way of life. They make our country better. They create more opportunity for all. A vast majority of Americans recognize this. Some polls show that 70 to 80 percent of Americans support comprehensive immigration reform, with a pathway to citizenship. Fixing our broken immigration system isn't something that we can tackle on a step-by-step basis, only addressing parts of the problem. {time} 2030 It is a bill that secures our borders, builds our economy, and provides a way forward for millions of undocumented individuals living in the United States. With every day that passes, millions continue to live in the shadows and jobs continue slipping away overseas. This is an issue that is not simply about justice. It is about fairness. It is about ensuring, also, America's economic prosperity.…”