My hope is that there will be
action taken this year to help these young people. I feel so strongly
that the end-of-the-year wrapup legislation has to include legislation
to finally allow these young people to realize their hopes and dreams
in this country. In his statement that announced the end of the DACA Program, the
Attorney General said that our country must enforce our immigration
laws, and he implied that the failure to enforce the laws somehow puts
our country at risk of crime, violence, and terrorism. I can just say
that, based on everything I have seen in Oregon, DACA recipients have
not put our country at an increased risk of crime and terrorism,
because, in fact, they are vital contributors to our Nation's success,
including many who serve in our military. It is just wonderful, and it is so good to see our colleague from
Nevada here, who, along with Senator Durbin, has championed the rights
and interests of these young people. I know that she is going to speak
shortly because she has seen the real-life consequences--the dangers--
that are being inflicted on our young friends, our neighbors, and those
who are so fearful about what will happen if Congress does not act
before the end of the year.
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