Admitting Quote by Ronald Reagan
“In 1992, the federal Government actually issued more work authorizations to immigrants and temporary foreign workers than the net number of new jobs created by our economy. Something is fundamentally wrong when we have millions of American citizens and legal residents begging for jobs, and yet we are admitting thousands and thousands of immigrants a year with virtually no consideration to our employment needs or their employment skills.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Remarks, 1985
Immigration policies admit workers without matching job needs, creating competition for citizens and residents.
In simple terms: Immigration outpaces job creation, hurting locals.
Key Takeaway
Align immigration with labor market demand.
Themes
immigration
employment
economics
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government hiring
- industry staffing
- community planning
Key Concepts
public policy
labor economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy better match skills to jobs?
- What safeguards protect local workers?
A Different Perspective
Balancing humanitarian concerns with economic realities is complex.
