Patrick Leahy: “I wish to commend Senator Durbin and Senators Hatch, Lugar, Hagel, and…”

On the recordOctober 24, 2007

I wish to commend Senator Durbin and Senators Hatch, Lugar, Hagel, and Menendez for their commitment to this bill. This legislation would allow young people who have grown up in the United States a chance at stability, and a chance to achieve the American dream by attending college or serving in our military. I do not believe it is the American way to punish young people for the mistakes of their parents. When these young people have the opportunity to reach their potential by service in our Armed Forces or through higher education, we all win. Opening the door to opportunity, not squandering the potential of young people, is part of what America is all about. So let us take a first step toward sensible immigration policy and move beyond the rhetoric and give these people a chance of fulfilling the American dream.

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Patrick Leahy

Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing the importance of the Dream Act and its impact on young people in the U.S.

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Patrick Leahy: “I wish to commend Senator Durbin and Senators Hatch, Lugar, Hagel, and Menendez for their commitment to this bill. This…”

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