Vicente Gonzalez: “I rise in strong opposition. We really thought this was going to be the last amendment, because we thought they would…”

“I rise in strong opposition. We really thought this was going to be the last amendment, because we thought they would save the worst for last; but it is not, and we are here at this moment, and I have about 30 seconds. Who are you talking about? Who are these legal permanent residents that you refer to? Are they faceless members of a crowd? I will tell you who they are. They are people that are in this country by choice; who have a greater appreciation for the freedoms of our democracy than most people that are here today simply by accident of birth. They contribute the blood, sweat and tears to this country. They have as great a love as anyone that was ever born here. If you come to San Antonio, Texas, you will know exactly what I am talking about. Do you want to know what we are talking about tonight? I will tell you. Look in the mirror. You will see the faces of your grandparents and your parents, your brothers and your sisters and your neighbors. That is who we are talking about tonight.”