    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H884]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            PROVIDING SECURITY AND PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR DREAMERS

      (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the
    House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
      Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Dreamers, young
    people brought to this country as children through no fault of their
    own.
      Dreamers grew up in our schools, played with our children, pledged
    allegiance to our flag, and made our country, every single day,
    strengthened in every way. They are doctors, teachers, lawyers,
    essential workers, and businessowners. They pay taxes.
      They keep the American Dream alive, but they still live a life in
    limbo.
      Imagine building a life here only to be told to leave for a country
    you don't even remember, much less sometimes even speak the language.
    Even the President agrees that it is not fair.
      Congress must act. More than 70 percent of Americans agree Dreamers
    deserve citizenship.
      That is why, yesterday, I reintroduced the bipartisan American Dream
    and Promise Act to give Dreamers the security they deserve and a real
    path to citizenship.
      Over 200 Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle joined me
    in doing that, along with over 100 organizations from across America
    representing all sectors of our economy.
      Our message is clear to Dreamers: Their home is here. We will fight
    for them.
      ``Si, se puede''; ``Yes, we can.''

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