NALEO Educational Fund Welcomes President Obama's Remarks On Comprehensive Immigration Reform

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund issued the following statement regarding President Obama's speech in El Paso, Texas:

"The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund appreciates President Obama traveling to the border city of El Paso, Texas to speak this afternoon about the important issue of comprehensive immigration reform.  He reiterated in his remarks today that border security is a top priority and is indeed being addressed, but not at the expense of fixing our broken immigration system.

The President has listened to the community and is clearly ready to move forward.  It is now time for Congress to do the same.  

Comprehensive immigration reform must provide a path to U.S. citizenship for those immigrants who have played by the rules and are contributing to our society.  Our immigration policies must also promote family reunification and the civic integration of newcomers, in addition to providing a meaningful opportunity for immigrant students to pursue a college education and restore public confidence in a system of laws that promotes national security.

We look forward to working with the President and Congress on legislation that makes comprehensive immigration reform a reality."

ABOUT NALEO Educational Fund

The NALEO Educational Fund is the nation's leading non-partisan, non-profit organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.

Contact:
Patricia Guadalupe (202) 546-2536
[email protected]

SOURCE NALEO Educational Fund

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