[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20803]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                WE NEED COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM

  (Mr. BACA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I speak on behalf of the 12 to 14 million 
immigrants who otherwise would not have a voice.
  America was founded by the sweat and tears of immigrants and 
hardworking families. The strong work ethic of immigrants has always 
been the cornerstone of this country. Today there are many immigrant 
families that continue to live by and reinforce America's tradition of 
hard work.
  These immigrant families day after day sacrifice to make ends meet. 
At a time of skyrocketing gas and food prices, we must recognize these 
sacrifices.
  These are the same sacrifices made by many other families in America. 
History is full of examples of how immigrant groups unjustly were seen 
as popular targets. Why are we repeating these same cruel mistakes? 
What about love thy neighbor?
  We cannot let anti-immigration rhetoric rule our actions. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in comprehensive immigration reform for the 
immigrant families who love America and continue to sacrifice.

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