Let me say this: It is very difficult and rare to revive and resuscitate a bill that doesnt get cloture once we have moved beyond it. I hope this is an exception. To paraphrase what Senator MARTINEZ and Senator SALAZAR said. there are so many people counting on us when it comes to this vote. thousands and thousands of young people who are begging for this DREAM Act. praying it will pass and give them a chance. millions of people living in shadows. in fear. working hard every day. loving their families. going to the church of their choice. trying to be part of their community. and realizing they are just one knock on the door away from deportation and the destruction of their family and their life as they know it. I cannot imagine living with that shadow over ones life. and so many do. We owe it to them to do something that is honorable in response to this need. And we owe it to our country to repair our broken borders. to slow this flow of illegal immigration. to make sure there is enforcement in the workplace. and to make sure Americas doors are still open for those who bring their dreams to America and make it the great Nation we love so much. Madam President. I yield the floor.
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