The Conservative Consensus on Immigration

“We are compelled to act immediately because many DACA recipients are about to lose or have already lost their permits in the wake of the program’s rescission.”

“The DACA program serves children and young adults who came to the United States at the choice of a parent or guardian. I proudly stand with DREAMers and strongly disagree with the decision to end a program that has greatly benefited thousands of young people who are an integral part of our country.”

“Studies have shown that passing legislation to permanently protect these individuals [DACA recipients] would add hundreds of billions to our country’s gross domestic product (GDP). That is why the business community, universities, and civic leaders alike support a permanent legislative solution.”

“Since being approved for DACA status, an overwhelming majority of these individuals have enrolled in school, found employment, or have served in the military.”

“I have long supported finding a solution to DACA and have cosponsored bipartisan legislation to address it.”

“We must pass legislation that protects DACA recipients from deportation and gives them the opportunity to apply for a more secure status in our country as soon as possible.”

“It’s imperative that Congress act so that young people who were brought to the United States as children, through no decision of their own, can stop living in fear of deportation.”

“Reaching across the aisle to protect DACA recipients before the holidays is the right thing to do.”

“I have long supported accommodating those brought to this country illegally through no fault of their own.”

“I believe these children, who only know America to be their home, deserve an opportunity to be here legally.”

“I equally understand the plight of the Dream Act kids who — for all practical purposes — know no country other than America.”

“Rather than executive order, it is the responsibility of Congress to work together on fair, rigorous, and bipartisan legislation that addresses the long-term uncertainty facing these young people.”

“DACA recipients – young people brought to America through no fault of their own – are contributing members of our communities and our economy. For many, this is the only country they have every known. They are American in every way except their immigration status.”

“Undocumented children were brought to America through no fault of their own. My legislation will provide a fair and rigorous path for undocumented children to earn legal status.”