June 4, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 93 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRESS MUST STAND FIRMLY BEHIND DREAMERS

  (Mr. CARBAJAL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6, the 
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019.
  This Nation was founded by immigrants who believed that if you work 
hard and play by the rules, you can achieve the American Dream.
  When the Trump administration announced its heartless decision to 
rescind DACA protections, it turned its back on the core beliefs of our 
country and put over 800,000 young immigrants who know America as their 
only home in a state of fear.
  Dreamers are hardworking and law-abiding Americans. They are our 
military servicemen and -women, our neighbors, and our children's 
classmates. They make our country a better place for all.
  After years of tireless advocacy and living in distress, Dreamers and 
TPS recipients deserve clarity. I am proud to support H.R. 6, which 
will offer them an earned pathway to citizenship. Now more than ever, 
we must stand firmly behind our Dreamers and acknowledge their 
countless social, economic, and cultural contributions to the United 
States.
  Please know that I will not stop fighting for all young immigrants 
and Dreamers. I urge my colleagues to support the passage of H.R. 6 
this week.

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