Asylum Quote by Katie Hill
“Asylum under the traditional definition doesn't necessarily include people coming here for economic reasons, but I think one of the biggest things we need to do is expand legal immigration so people can do that legally.”
About This Quote
Legal immigration should be broadened to include economic migrants, expanding opportunities.
In simple terms: Expand legal immigration for economic reasons.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that allow legal economic migration.
Themes
immigration
economics
policy
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
policy
social.
When to use this quote
- business hiring
- family reunification
- regional development
- political debate
Key Concepts
labor markets
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economies benefit from more migrants?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Balancing labor needs with social integration is complex.
![“Our borders are much too porous...We want to keep them open, but we also have to be much more careful. ...Right now, if you get on an airplane [to the U.S.] and claim asylum...when you arrive at Kennedy Airport in New York, they will say to you, 'OK, we'll give you a hearing on whether you deserve…” quote by Charles Schumer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da2/charles-schumer-10224_airplane_our-borders-are-much-too-porous-we-want_2445883.jpg)
