GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, President Trump's decision to end DACA was
one of the most callous and cruel acts of his Presidency so far--and
that is saying something. Mr. Speaker, ending the DACA program means betraying our Nation's
promise to protect 800,000 young people who are in America right now
and American in every way except on paper, including many thousands who
have served in the military. It means exposing them to deportation from
the only home they have ever known and robbing our Nation of their
exceptional talent, work ethic, and patriotism. We cannot allow this President to play politics with so many young
lives. Congress must pass the Dream Act now and as soon as possible to
protect these outstanding young people, offer them the chance to become
citizens, and empower them to give back to the country they know and
love.
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