Issue Position: Immigration

Issue Position

I BELIEVE in comprehensive immigration reform that creates a pathway to citizenship for those already here, while continuing to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for oppressed people around the world. These are our shared American values.

I believe that immigration laws created in the 1950's should be updated to serve the needs of people and nations living in today's global economy.

Border security needs to be improved for the safety of Americans with respect to smuggling, terrorism, foreign interference, illegal immigration and threats to our public health.

Immigration quotas and acceptance criteria should be modernized because qualified workers are needed to meet the demand in industries like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and more.

America should do its share to provide refuge to foreigners in crisis including: promoting peace and democracy beyond our borders, supporting international relief efforts, and accepting refugees and asylum seekers.

International students should be encouraged to study here. One way to promote peace and democracy beyond our borders is to educate the future leaders of all countries. At the same time, international students provide a significant portion of the funding the keeps our educational system the best in the world.

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