That their contributions have and continue to positively shape our lives should not come as a surprise. What should are the ways that we continue to treat them. many of them like secondclass citizens. Congress must lead the way in honoring this countrys immigrant history by rewarding their hard efforts and their faith in the American Dream. The fact that it can take up to 20 years for a mother to see her brother or her child of more than 21 years is shameful. Its disrespectful to the generations who laid the foundation for American democracy at home and abroad that you could have more than a quarter million people shut out from voting this November. despite increased fees and promises of improved service. And its an outrage that those who work hard to provide a stepping stone for their children to succeed can be easily deported because notices to appear in court get lost in the mail or because of a long ago misdemeanor that wouldnt even land a citizen behind bars. The debate over the millions of undocumented immigrants who reside here should not confuse our support of those that we have agreed to welcome with open arms. If we cant do right by those who follow the current broken system. what expectation should we have that anyone would or should follow a reformed one. no matter how liberal or conservative a plan that is devised? Soaring food prices. unattainable affordable housing. stagnant job opportunities. substandard and unaffordable educationthese are issues that every family living in this Nation is facing.
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