“Let’s get it done!” That’s what our President said about comprehensive immigration reform in his State of the Union speech tonight.
He said that America remains a place where people can make something of themselves and that we should welcome striving immigrants. He said that right now leaders all agree time has come to pass Comprehensive immigration reform. He repeated that now is the time to get it done.
He said that we need stronger border security and that we should reduce illegal crossing. New reform should include to responsible pathway to getting citizenship that will include a penalty, background check and to get back of the line people coming to the US legally. Which leads to real need to fix legal immigration.
He said that we need to attract the best engineers and entrepreneurs to grow the economy. He said that “we know what needs to be done”. He informed people that a bipartisan group was diligently working to create a bill as he spoke. He said with conviction “Bring me a comprehensive immigration reform bill, I will sign it. America will be a better place. Let’s get it done”.
His buoyant speech was full of energy. He addressed many different subjects, and several times he said “fix it”. I am hopeful and excited about what will happen in the coming months on immigration. There is interest, energy and motivation for comprehensive immigration reform.
Bring it on!
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(Below is a copy text of his words)
“Our economy is stronger when we harness the talents and ingenuity of striving, hopeful immigrants. And right now, leaders from the business, labor, law enforcement, and faith communities all agree that the time has come to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
Real reform means strong border security, and we can build on the progress my Administration has already made – putting more boots on the southern border than at any time in our history, and reducing illegal crossings to their lowest levels in 40 years.
Real reform means establishing a responsible pathway to earned citizenship – a path that includes passing a background check, paying taxes and a meaningful penalty, learning English, and going to the back of the line behind the folks trying to come here legally.
And real reform means fixing the legal immigration system to cut waiting periods, reduce bureaucracy, and attract the highly-skilled entrepreneurs and engineers that will help create jobs and grow our economy.
In other words, we know what needs to be done. As we speak, bipartisan groups in both chambers are working diligently to draft a bill, and I applaud their efforts. Now let’s get this done. Send me a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the next few months, and I will sign it right away.