[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H13864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         OUR IMMIGRATION POLICY

  (Mr. GUTIERREZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, more than 21,000 foreign-born men and 
women currently serve on active duty, willing to die in defense of our 
Nation. U.S. Navy Second Class Petty Officer Eduardo Gonzalez is one of 
these brave men, a naturalized U.S. citizen who has served two tours in 
the gulf region. Despite his valiant service, Eduardo Gonzalez faces 
the deportation of his wife Mildred. At age 5, she was brought here 
from Guatemala. Now, in addition to confronting enemies from abroad, 
Gonzalez must confront a threat at home, losing the wife and mother of 
their 2-year-old child.
  In his testimony before the Immigration Subcommittee, Gonzalez 
stated: As a citizen of the United States of America, it makes me 
wonder, if I can die for my country, then why am I not allowed to just 
be with my family?
  Like Petty Officer Gonzalez, immigrant soldiers fight with vigor and 
valor to protect the American Dream. All of those who serve, regardless 
of country of origin, are recognized as American heroes. As heroes, 
they deserve an immigration policy worthy of their sacrifices and 
nothing less.

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