Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today to urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question and to support the American Dream and Promise Act. If extreme MAGA Republicans want a real bipartisan solution for our broken immigration system, the type of bill that the President has said he wants to sign, then they should sign up and support my American Dream and Promise Act. Today, our country is home to millions of Dreamers. They were brought to the United States as children and grew up here. In their heart, in their mind, and in their soul, they are Americans except on paper. This is their country. This is their home. If Congress does nothing, we will lose our neighbors, our family members, and our friends. We will lose fellow Americans. With the American Dream and Promise Act, House Democrats have a plan with bipartisan support to finally create a pathway for citizenship for Dreamers and immigrant families. Make no mistake: This is not a partisan issue. Over 70 percent of Americans favor a law providing permanent legal status to Dreamers. This is a real solution with support. The American Dream and Promise Act will have a life-changing effect on every single district in this country. Take it from me. I was born and raised in south Texas. I recognize the importance of securing our border to protect the integrity of our Nation. This set of bills does not do that. These bills spread racist tropes about immigrants.…”