Over 10 yrs old, but clearly still an unmet goal.."Leaders Across the Midwest Urge Immigration
Reform to Strengthen the Economy"...here are some quotes from those Midwest leaders...
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“As Mayor of the City of Wichita, I recognize the urgent need for a federal solution to the issue of illegal immigration. This issue has broad social, economic and political importance for our community. The Wichita City Council is on record in support of a federal solution to the problem. Piecemeal efforts by individual states or communities will only exacerbate the problem. Only the federal government can fix what's wrong with the immigration system. Any federal solution should acknowledge the economic impact of the current labor force and the need for a consistent, fair and humanitarian outcome.”
Wichita, Kansas Mayor Carl Brewer
“Whether we’re talking about our Fore Fathers or Ellis Island, America has a long tradition of people coming to this nation in order find a better life. We need comprehensive reform to our immigration policies which should honor the hard work of those here now, as well as the individuals who came before us, because we are a nation of immigrants. Considering the fact that, unless you are Native American, we are all immigrants, it is time to move forward and reform the immigration policies that have been holding back individuals that want to be productive, taxpaying citizens.”
Racine, Wisconsin Mayor John Dickert
“This is a country that celebrates diversity. It’s time for us to accept the reality that millions of hard working immigrants are contributing to the progress and growth of our nation. We need to find a better way to welcome them.”
Cincinnati, Ohio Mayor Mark Mallory
“As Mayor of Allentown I applaud the President's proposal to provide comprehensive reform to our nation's broken immigration system. I believe that these proposals provide a framework that will increase our nation's economic competitiveness and help communities like Allentown to grow, all while providing a pathway to legally recognize our neighbors currently living in the shadows who have been contributing to their local economies for years. Allentown, like the rest of our nation, was built on the shoulders of immigrants. The President's proposals provide hope that this proud and uniquely American tradition will continue, strengthening our city for generations to come.”
Allentown, Pennsylvania Mayor Ed Pawlowski
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Presidents from both parties (e.g. Reagan and Obama) support the goal of passing Congressional legislation to fix our Immigration and Border Protection problems...even Trump called for the very same thing in 2019...Let's Do This!
Link: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2013/06/20/leaders-across-midwest-urge-immigration-reform-strengthen-economy
Replies to: Over 10 yrs old, but clearly still an unmet goal.."Leaders Across the Midwest Urge Immigration
Why are these people so desperate to flee their homelands?
No links please. Just answer the question.
I lived in Latin America and I feel I understand.
Have you been to Venezuela, Honduras, El Salvador, or Guatemala Curls? If you have, can’t believe
you are even asking.
I lived in Latin America. Why do you think things are so horrible there?
Could it be the form of government?
How does our recruiting young male refugees with the assistance of the cartels change things in those countries?
Latin America is a big place. Did you read the list of countries?
Ever live in one? I doubt it or you wouldn’t have posted that.
Indeed...they are seeking the Democracy that America has represented for over 200 years...
...so, what's your point?
Read the linked story, Curly...just one of hundreds of thousands...can't believe you asked that Q.
It was a rhetorical question and the Guardian is the last place you'd find an answer.
If you want to get to the root of social/political/economic problems far left media will never go there. Their prescriptions only make things worse.
Remember when Obama had both the senate and the house and said he would pass something day 1?
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Ever heard of the Affordable Care Act?...it took virtually ALL of Obama's 'Political Capital' to get
that passed in 2010...getting TWO huge pieces of legislation passed ain't easy...then, good luck getting anything passed when Mitch announced he'd make BO a 'one term' President by not allowing anything else to pass.
Spin it baby!!!!
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No spin...Obama didn't forget Immigration reform...his admin put together a comprehensive plan
in his second term (see link). Doing two monumental legislative initiatives at once dilutes both and risks failure for both...
Link: https://www.vox.com/2014/11/20/7250255/immigration-reform-obama-executive-action
He tried
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Yes he did...but then there was Mitch McConnell ;-)....