CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, June is Immigrant Heritage
Month, and as the son of parents who fled Castro's Cuba, like so many
other residents of south Florida, I am especially proud of my
district's rich immigrant history and culture. From small-business
owners to law enforcement, hundreds of thousands of immigrants and
their descendants across south Florida are contributing to our economy,
culture, and local communities as living examples of American success. I know from firsthand experience the great and generous spirit of the
American people and the unimaginable opportunities our Nation provides
to all who are willing to work for them. Despite the longstanding tradition of welcoming immigrants to our
shores, our Nation continues to have vigorous debate about immigration
policy. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, the current debate has left
thousands of immigrant children, who were brought to this country by
their parents, in constant fear of deportation to countries of origin
many of them don't even remember. They have attended school with our own children, graduated high
school, sometimes even serving in the military, and today are seeking
to contribute to American society and help grow our economy. Mr.
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