President Obama talked about immigration reform and the new Arizona law during the swearing-in ceremony for 24 new citizens, all U.S. military members. - - Donna Poisl
Posted by David Jackson
Saying the United States "must remain a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws," President Obama called today for changes to a "broken" immigration system and condemned a new Arizona law requiring migrants to carry documentation.
"Our failure to act responsibly at the federal level will only open the door to irresponsibility by others," Obama said during a naturalization ceremony for two dozen new U.S. citizens, all of them members of the military.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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