Dave Reichert: “During Immigration Heritage Month, I want to recognize the great spirit and desire for a better life that lives within…”

“During Immigration Heritage Month, I want to recognize the great spirit and desire for a better life that lives within our Nation's immigrants today and those before them. America's immigrants have started companies big and small, contributed to their local communities, and have been our friends, family, and neighbors. But our immigration system is broken. It is failing the many children who are brought to the United States outside of their own control. That is why I have sponsored and cosponsored the BRIDGE Act and the Recognizing America's Children Act to protect these children who only want to live the American Dream. I believe, Mr. Speaker, that we have to work together, we must work together to pass a long-term immigration reform bill that secures our borders, yes, but just as importantly, protects our children, protects the families and the workers who want nothing more than to be a part of this great country and live the American Dream. ____________________”