As the debate over immigration reform continues, lawmakers share their support for the bill. To read more the immigration reform bill, read Huffington Post’s article below:
Family Struggles Drive Lawmakers’ Support For Immigration Reform
There are a number of phrases that are repeated over and over in the immigration debate. Politicians talk about securing the border and bringing talent into the country. Some call for a fair path to citizenship, others stoke fears about “amnesty.” But there’s one line that’s arguably the most popular: “The U.S. is a nation of laws, but it’s also a nation of immigrants.”
The immigrant experience is closer to some members of Congress than it is to others. There are some, such as Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), who are immigrants themselves; others are children or grandchildren of immigrants. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) often talks about his parents leaving Cuba for Florida, where they worked in low-wage jobs so their son could go to school and eventually work his way to the upper chamber. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), in touting his support for comprehensive immigration reform, tells stories about his mother moving from Lithuania to the U.S. as a child.
Click here to continue reading the article.
About the author