Groups Unite to Urge Congress, White House to Come Together on an Immigration Solution
(Washington, DC)—Today, leaders of organizations from across the political spectrum united in an effort to urge members of the conference committee on funding for the Department of Homeland Security to act on a bipartisan solution that pairs permanent protection for Dreamers with border security funding.
List of leaders of organizations that signed the letter:
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Glenn Hammer, President & CEO
Americans for Prosperity, Tim Phillips, President
Freedom Partners, Nathan Nascimento, Executive Vice President
FWD.US, Todd Schulte, President
Hispanic Leadership Fund, Mario H. Lopez, President
National Association of Evangelicals, Leith Anderson, President
National Immigration Forum, Ali Noorani, Executive Director
Niskanen Center, Jerry Taylor, President
Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Russell Moore, President
The Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
The LIBRE Initiative, Daniel Garza, President
Excerpts from the letter:
“For far too long, elected officials on both sides have failed to successfully unite and work on this issue.”
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As you meet to develop solutions before the upcoming spending deadline on February 15th, we urge you to come together and deliver bipartisan legislation that pairs the certainty Dreamers need going forward with funds to enhance border security.”
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“Despite our differences on important policy issues, we are joining together now to endorse this approach. The time is right to act. We urge lawmakers and the president to set aside partisan concerns and lead on this important goal immediately.”
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