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Friday, June 15, 2012

Statement of Congressmen Pierluisi Regarding President Obama’s New Immigration Policy

“I am very pleased that President Obama has announced this sensible and pragmatic new policy, which will prevent the deportation of young undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children with their parents, who have been educated in our schools or served in our armed forces, who have lived law-abiding lives, and who want to continue living in and contributing to this nation.

“In the overwhelming majority of cases, we are talking about young men and women that have strong roots in this country and that fully identify as Americans. I am convinced that the President’s action today is going to strengthen the U.S.—both at home and in the eyes of the rest of the world.”