Speaker, I rise today to say in the strongest
possible terms that this body must do what the majority of the American
people want and pass the Dream Act. The Dream Act is smart policy that
combines American values of compassion and humanity with what is best
for our economy and our society. This bill will protect 1.5 million
undocumented Americans from deportation. Every day that we fail to act is another day that 800,000 DACAmented
young people live with an unshakable fear that they will lose their
ability to live without fear of deportation, be able to support
themselves and their families, to know that they can plan for the
future, whether that be attending school or buying a home, or a car, or
starting a new business. Mr. Speaker, make no mistake, this bill will help all Americans
regardless of legal status.
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