The government is doing several things to help entrepreneurs come to this country and start businesses. - - Donna Poisl
by Karen Mills and John Doerr
In 1873, German immigrant Levi Strauss made the first pair of blue jeans. In 1968, Hungarian-born Andy Grove founded the world's largest computer chip maker, Intel. They're just two examples of a longstanding American tradition of immigrants who come to our country, start a small business, and create millions of jobs.
Unfortunately, due to an outdated visa system, too many of the world's brightest entrepreneurial minds aren't here. Some have come to the United States, received training at our excellent universities, and then been forced to leave. Others simply haven't been able to find a path here in the first place.
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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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