Session #115 · 2017–19

Speech #CREC-2017-01-31-pt1-PgS506_t16

I am aware of students studying legally here in the United States who suddenly found their entire future in jeopardy because of their nationality. Maryland is proud to host world-class universities like Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland, colleges that are enriched by the contributions and perspectives of foreign citizens. Permanent legal residents who endured a lengthy process to acquire their green card and make the United States their home were suddenly unsure if they belonged. I was particularly troubled when two Iraqi citizens, who have played critical roles in supporting America's forces in Iraq, and were traveling on valid visas, were denied entry into New York. What do they get for helping our brave men and women with translation and security services? A big ugly ``Not Welcome'' sign at JFK Airport.
Keywords matched
visas green card

Classification

Target group
Also mentioned
Iraqi
Sentiment
Positive
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic contributor Humanitarian

Speaker & context

Speaker
BENJAMIN CARDIN
Party
D
Chamber
S
State
MD
Gender
Date
2017-01-31
Speech ID
CREC-2017-01-31-pt1-PgS506_t16
Paragraph
#1
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