In July of last year, I introduced the most recent version
with my colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. We need to
pass the Dream Act, and we need to do it now, before January 19. Over the years, I have come to the floor to tell the story of the
Dreamers. I can give a pretty nice speech here, but these stories tell
the story of this issue more than anything I can add to them. These
stories show what is at stake when we consider the fate of DACA and the
Dream Act. Today, I want to tell you about this young lady. Her name is Evelyn
Valdez-Ward.