Many of these waivers are for serious crimesaggravated assault. burglary. robbery. and even vehicular homicide. In fact. individuals with criminal backgrounds were 11.7 percent of the 2006 recruiting class. Now. in contrast. under the DREAM Act. all recruits would be wellqualified high school graduates with good moral character. Let me tell you how the DREAM Act would work. Currently. our immigration laws prevent thousands of young people from pursuing their dreams and really becoming part of Americas future. Their parents brought these children to the United States when they were under the age of 16. For many. it is the only home they know.
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