Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I am pleased to be joined by Senator Grassley, in introducing legislation that will permanently authorize four expiring immigration programs. I thank Senator Grassley for working with me on this needed legislation. The bill we introduce will permanently authorize the EB 5 Regional Center Program, the voluntary E-Verify electronic work authorization program, the State 30 J 1 Visa program that Senator Conrad champions and the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program that is so important to Senator Hatch. All of these programs have been in temporary status for many years, and the time has come for Congress to make them permanent so that the proponents of these programs can get to work building upon the benefits these programs bring to communities across the country. Permanency for these programs will strengthen our economy, create jobs, and enhance the security of American workers. Permanency will help medically underserved areas obtain talented physicians and religious institutions welcome individuals from around the world to participate in good works. These programs serve diverse and important interests in America, and should become permanent fixtures in our immigration law. I am particularly pleased that the EB 5 Regional Center Program is a part of this package. With permanency, I believe this program can become an even greater economic driver than it has been in communities across the United States.…”