Immigration: Protecting America's Borders
Immigration reform is a serious matter. America is a nation of immigrants, and we benefit tremendously when people legally immigrate to our country. Unfortunately, throughout the past decade, millions of people have chosen to disregard our immigration laws and illegally enter our country or overstay their visas. Until our laws are strongly enforced, illegal immigrants will continue to pour across our borders and weaken our national security.
Our nation has appropriate immigration laws in place, but they need to be enforced. By doing so, we will create a new generation of dedicated, patriotic American citizens. Legal immigrants have obeyed our laws, and America must demonstrate our commitment to these hard-working individuals by ensuring those who follow our laws are treated courteously by immigration officials and their immigration applications are processed in a timely fashion. Here are some initiatives I have supported and will continue to advocate:
We must ensure we have an English-speaking, legal workforce that pays their taxes, grows our economy, and benefits our nation. However, I believe that it should be Congress’ priority to secure our borders. Please be assured that I will continue to work with my colleagues to strengthen border security and protect America’s legal workforce. Related Documents:
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