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Immigration Reform Quotes by Barack Obama
- We have to stand up for these issues when it's tough, and that's what I've done. I did it when I was in the state…
- Independent economists say immigration reform will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $1 trillion in the next two decades. And for good…
- Number one, it is absolutely critical that we tone down the rhetoric when it comes to the immigration debate, because there has been an undertone…
- Estiven Rodriguez couldn't speak a word of English when he moved to New York City at age nine. But last month, thanks to the support…
- Number one, it is important that we fix the legal immigration system, because right now we've got a backlog that means years for people to…
- I do not want two classes of citizens in this country. I want everybody to prosper. That's going to be a top priority.
- The system isn't working when 12 million people live in hiding, and hundreds of thousands cross our borders illegally each year; when companies hire undocumented…
- I marched with you in the streets of Chicago to meet our immigration challenge. I fought with you in the Senate for comprehensive immigration reform.…
- If we are going to solve the challenges we face, you need a President who will pursue genuine solutions day in and day out. And…
- It's a campaign strategy. He's all about getting the votes. I support gay marriage too, but Obama only does things to stir the pot and…
- I swore an oath to uphold the laws on the books . Now, I know some people want me to bypass Congress and change the…
- Let's get immigration reform done this year. Let's get it done. It's time.
- Leaders from business, labor, law enforcement and faith communities agree the time has come to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
- Send me a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the next few months, and I will sign it right away.
More Immigration Reform Quotes
- I support concrete and progressive immigration reform based on three primary criteria: family reunification, economic contributions, and humanitarian concerns. — Jeff Bingaman
- I support lowering the level of legal immigration by a moderate amount at this time. Legal immigration reform must be based upon… — William J. Clinton
- I recently spoke with Barbara Jordan of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, and I increasingly believe we need a system to… — William J. Clinton
- This bill [Immigration Reform and Control act of 1986] is a gamble, a riverboat gamble. There is no guarantee that employer sanctions… — Charles Schumer
- I've always said that the 1986 [Immigration Reform and Control] Act had a fourth leg [in addition to law enforcement, increased immigration… — Jan C. Ting
- There are many miles to go before we get this done ... But I have a feeling that ... we're going to… — Michael Bennet
- I think this group of people came together in a way that they haven't before in 2007. I'm very optimistic we can… — Sherrod Brown
- He [Rubio] is so knowledgeable about this issue ... I'm glad to see somebody with his background step forward and say it's… — Saxby Chambliss
- We are dealing with the question of the 11 million people paying their taxes, having a path to legalization and, then, ultimately,… — Dick Durbin
- We have 11 million people in this country that need a pathway to citizenship. — Dick Durbin
- I hope that Republicans in the House and Mr. Cantor will embrace that as part of immigration reform. — Dick Durbin
- We have a long way to go, some tough issues ahead of us, and I'm sure there will be some obstacles in… — Dick Durbin