“We strongly support the bipartisan efforts of a number of members of
Congress, including Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin
(D-IL), to forge a long-term legislative solution to permanently protect
hundreds of thousands of Dreamers. We are confident that a clear
majority of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate
are ready to act swiftly to ensure that these outstanding young people
no longer are forced to live in fear and uncertainty.
Dreamers were brought to the United States as children and have
overcome many obstacles to make incredible contributions to our country.
They are our friends and neighbors, our colleagues and students. It is
unacceptable for them to be held hostage to a political face-off and
left in limbo as they try to make decisions beyond the next few weeks
about their education, jobs, or serving in the military.
We urge the administration and congressional leaders to embrace
bipartisan legislation and bring it quickly to the floor for a
successful vote. It is of paramount importance to keep the door open in
this country to an entire generation of young people who seek only to
contribute their best to the United States, the only country they have
ever called home.”