Chance Quote by Mike Parson
“Immigrants have and will continue to have an important role in Missouri and the United States. However, we must work together to help control the amount of illegal activity that passes through this country while giving legal immigrants a chance to succeed in this country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on immigration policy, Missouri, 2023
Immigrants are vital to the nation, but illegal activity must be curbed while offering legal paths for newcomers.
In simple terms: Immigration benefits society, yet illegal crossings need control and legal avenues.
Key Takeaway
Balance security with opportunity.
Themes
immigration
policy
security
opportunity
integration
Mood
concern
optimism
determination
Type
political
policy
social
When to use this quote
- national debate
- legislative planning
- community outreach
Key Concepts
border control
legal pathways
economic contribution
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can illegal activity be reduced without harming migrants?
- What policies best support legal immigrants?
A Different Perspective
Complex political realities may oversimplify solutions.
![“[Illegal immigration] costs the taxpayers of the United States a lot of money. And it's unfair to Americans who are working every day to pay their own bills. It's also unfair to a lot of people who have waited in line for years and years in other countries to be legal immigrants.” quote by William J. Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/349/william-j-clinton-302_bills_illegal-immigration-costs-the-taxpayers_931609.jpg)
