[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 62 (Thursday, April 29, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H3018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
(Mr. BACA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I stand this morning in solidarity with all
those who respect fairness and justice in opposition to the Arizona
Senate Bill 1070. This is an unconstitutional law that is inspired by
racism and will lead to racial profiling of Hispanics and people of
color.
We must do all we can to stop this law. That's why I am calling for
an economic boycott of Arizona. I also encourage all those to oppose
this kind of hate and to wear the red, blue, and yellow bracelet to
express opposition to this bill.
We must all remember that immigration is not a Latino issue, it's an
American issue. This misguided law is another reason why America needs
comprehensive immigration reform to fix our broken system. I call on my
Republican colleagues to have courage and to work with us on
immigration reform. The American people need this reform, but we cannot
do this alone. Again I say to the Republicans, step up to the plate and
together let us pass real, comprehensive reform.
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