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.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sen. Durbin Advocates for DREAM Act on Senate Floor
Click on the headline to read the transcript and watch and listen to the video of Senator Durbin and his address to the Senate regarding the DREAM Act. He first introduced this act 10 years ago and it now has 40 cosponsors in the Senate and 128 cosponsors in the House. It is certainly time to pass this into law.
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