Abiding Quote by Bob Goodlatte
“A guest worker program should help farmers who are willing to pay a fair wage for law-abiding, dependable workers - not punish them ... And for this reason I support replacing the H-2A program and implementing new policies that will bring our illegal agricultural workers out of the shadows, as a first step in the process of overhauling our nation's immigration system.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony, 2015
Advocates replacing the H‑2A guest worker program with policies that legalize undocumented farm labor, arguing it benefits farmers and immigration reform
In simple terms: Legalize farm workers to help farmers and reform immigration
Key Takeaway
Support new policies that bring workers out of shadows
Themes
immigration reform
labor rights
agricultural policy
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
legislative
When to use this quote
- farmers hiring workers
- policy advocacy
- legislative debate
Key Concepts
guest worker programs
legal status
fair wages
Questions to Reflect On
- How would legalizing workers affect farm productivity?
- What safeguards ensure fair wages?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face political opposition and funding challenges
