I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker. today the House will debate legislation attempting to address immigration in our country. the challenges of which are extremely complex. Unfortunately. this legislation focuses entirely on border security and cracking down on illegal immigration. It fails to truly address the underlying issue of why people risk long boat rides in cargo containers. open rafts. extreme temperatures crossing deserts and risking death to come to the United States. This legislation overlooks the multifaceted nature of immigration and sadly ignores the fact the immigration system is broken. Individuals waiting years to receive a visa is not an uncommon occurrence. nor is it rare for someone who came to the United States legally for work or to study to wait years at a time to bring their spouses. children. and loved ones to this country to join them. What we cannot forget is that these are real people. My grandparents were immigrants. So many people from California. Florida.
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