I have heard from employers, HR managers, manufacturers and all sorts of businesses in my community that face, that face workforce shortages. They want us to find ways to expand opportunities for legal immigration. Immigration reform is also a national security issue. Comprehensive immigration reform, as contemplated by the Dignity act, would help us keep the drug dealers, terrorists, and the other bad guys out. (00:00–05:39)
CLAIM
Asserts that immigration reform has implications for national security.
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