Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This is what binds us together as Americans: a belief in our common values. values such as equal opportunity. the rule of law. and liberty. That is why we welcome immigrants who swear allegiance to our country and to those values as new citizens. That is why our Nation of immigrants has always succeeded and can succeed in the future. If we are to continue to succeed. we must pass along these values that comprise our American identitypass them on to posterityboth to our children and to those new citizens who come to our shores from distant lands. In the coming months. this Senate will have a chance to reform our Nations immigration policy. The CornynKyl legislation is a tremendously important first step toward a comprehensive immigration bill. It is one whose principles I support. I look forward to working with its authors as it moves through the Senate. I hope as we write this comprehensive immigration legislation. though. we also remember to welcome foreign students who add so much to our economy and spread our values to the world. and that we remember to welcome legal immigrants who wish to join the American family and help them learn our common language. learn our values. and become American citizens. I hope the legislation that I will offer in September can help us along that track. Mr.
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