Immigrants Quote by Mikie Sherrill
“We are a nation of immigrants.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional remarks, 2015
He highlights that the country’s identity is shaped by immigration.
In simple terms: We are built by immigrants.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate diversity.
Themes
immigration
national identity
inclusion
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- political discourse
- community building
Key Concepts
cultural mosaic
policy
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How does immigration enrich society?
- What challenges arise?
A Different Perspective
Immigration debates can be polarizing.
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![“That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we get the black to see through the eyes of the white? Or the citizen to see through the eyes of the immigrant? Or the straight to see through the eyes of the gay? That has…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/00d/barack-obama-17_black_that-is-another-theme-in-the-book-dreams_10185.jpg)
![“Most incredibly, because to me this is unbelievable, we have no idea who these [immigrants] are, where they come from. I always say Trojan Horse.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4c/donald-trump-18_horse_most-incredibly-because-to-me-this-is-un_20860.jpg)
