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Article: Remarks Following a Meeting on Immigration Reform
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
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- May 7, 2007
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May 3, 2007
I want to thank my fellow Americans for joining me today to discuss a very important issue, and that is immigration.
In my discussions, I've talked to clergy that recognize that our country needs a comprehensive immigration reform. And part of that is to help people learn English. I've talked to people who've worked for corporate America-Andy works for Marriott International, a corporation that understands that it's very helpful, it's in their interest to help people assimilate.
I've talked to Emilio, who works for the Government. He's the head of the old INS, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services. He has the opportunity often to swear in new citizens, and he sees the great hope ...