Speaker. if ever we as legislators wanted to discourage American citizens from voting. this bill would get the job done. There is no argument that persons who are not citizens of this country should not be permitted to vote. However. this bill is not the answer. When immigrants become citizens of the United States. they are very proud and have an earnest desire to contribute to and participate in the greatest democratic nation in the worid. Whether it is to join the workforce and contribute to the economy. or to cast a vote and participate in the democratic electoral process. we ought to embrace our new countrymen and women with respect. H.R. 1428 would take away that respect.
Keywords matched
immigrants