[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 18000]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           IMMIGRATION REFORM

  (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to welcome to the House of 
Representatives five selfless individuals, courageous reformers who 
have made a tremendous sacrifice to raise awareness for the need of 
immigration reform. They are truly deserving not only of our applause, 
but also of our admiration.
  After fasting for over 3 weeks, these committed reformers have 
successfully drawn attention to the pressing need to pass immigration 
reform. As Members of Congress, we cannot ignore the steadfast devotion 
of these advocates through further inaction.
  Along with the majority of this country and the majority of the House 
of Representatives, these tremendous leaders know we need comprehensive 
immigration reform now. Unfortunately, the House leadership continues 
to irresponsibly block commonsense, bipartisan reform by refusing to 
let the full House vote.
  Mr. Speaker, these leaders need more than applause. They deserve a 
vote, and they deserve it now.

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