American Quote by Sam Graves
“There are 12 million illegal immigrants in this country - drawing welfare benefits, sending their children to public schools, and pushing down wages for American workers - but the problem extends well beyond amnesty and open borders.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional remarks, United States House of Representatives, 2011
The quote claims that a large number of undocumented immigrants use public resources and depress wages, suggesting the issue is broader than just amnesty or open borders.
In simple terms: Undocumented immigrants are said to strain public services and lower wages, and the problem is complex.
Key Takeaway
Consider the broader economic and social impacts of immigration policy.
Themes
immigration
economics
public policy
labor market
social welfare
Mood
concerned
critical
analytical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- public budgeting
- community relations
- labor negotiations
Key Concepts
border security
welfare economics
labor supply
taxation
integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are the statistics cited?
- What are the economic benefits of immigration?
A Different Perspective
The data may be disputed and does not account for contributions of immigrants or demographic trends.
