They have shown their
determination. They have shown their love for this country. Many of
these DACA Dreamers are begging to serve in our military, to risk their
lives for America. Yet we have failed to act. The President draws a
deadline and says: After this point, there will be no more protection
for these young people. That isn't what America stands for. That does
not reflect our values. I stand here today honored to be the son of an immigrant to this
country. My mother was brought here at the age of 2 from Lithuania. That immigrant family fought hard when they arrived, as most immigrant
families do. By fate, my mother became a naturalized citizen and her
son became a U.S. Senator. That is my story.
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