Obama Cites Indian-American's Case To Push For Immigration Reform

Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 21:47 IST
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"We end up sending them home to create new jobs and start new businesses someplace else," he said.

"I hear from folks who've been separated from their families for years because of green card backlogs who desperately want their loved ones to be able to join them here in America.

"I hear from young dreamers who are Americans through and through in every way but on paper, and they just want a chance to study and serve and contribute to the nation that they love," Obama said.

Pushing for his case for the comprehensive immigration reform, Obama said the law would modernize America's legal immigration system in order to eliminate the backlog of family visas and make it easier to attract highly skilled entrepreneurs from beyond its borders.

"It would make sure that everybody plays by the same rules by providing a pathway to earned citizenship for those who are living in the shadows - a path that includes passing a background check, and learning English, and paying taxes and a penalty, and getting in line behind everyone trying to come here the right way," Obama said.

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Source: PTI