In 2013. she was approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivalsknown as DACAand is currently studying chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico. She wants to use her degree to enter the medical field. Less than 2 years ago. after much debate and compromise. the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill. That bill would have modernized our immigration system to meet the needs of our economy. It would have provided an accountable pathway to earn citizenship for the undocumented workers currently living in the shadows in our country. It would have dramatically strengthened security at our borders. Accountable immigration reform received 68 votes in this body and demonstrated the kind of legislation and the kind of leadership that is possible when we work together. The American people are frustrated with the gridlock here in Washington. DC. Frankly. I dont blame them. We need pragmatic solutions to fix our immigration system. but withholding DHS funding and jeopardizing our national security is not a solution. In fact. I would say it is emblematic of what is broken. Instead of focusing on deporting some of our countrys brightest students. I would urge my Republican colleagues in the House and in the Senate to direct their attention to the real threats our country facesthe gang members. the drug traffickers. the cyber hackers. and the terrorists. Lets work together to make sure the Department of Homeland Security is adequately funded.
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