User Clip: Congressman Joaquin, Texas

"This piece of legislation is both risky and callous. It asks Americans to give in to their worst instincts. We are in a moment where there are growing security threats to a Nation, and Republicans in this House of Representatives are willing to play Russian Roulette with the security of the American people. The American people know better. Wide majorities support comprehensive immigration reform. Including those in my home state of Texas. Majorities disagree with taking away DOCA, for young kids who came here through no fault of their own. I leave you with this question to ponder, my colleagues. What do you tell someone who is 3 years old, who was brought here to the United States of America, knows no other country or no other language but the English language, what do you tell that person, when you tell them they gotta leave here. This is the only life they have ever known. How are they not as American as you and I? close