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I support comprehensive immigration reforms that reflect or serve the following concerns or principles:
Immigration reform must address why so many people are driven out of their countries of origin. I believe we need to control our borders. But while better border security is needed, addressing root causes is essential if we are to successfully control our borders and stem the flow of millions of economic refugees.
I support repeal of the NAFTA and CAFTA “free trade” agreements that fuel immigration by undermining living standards in Mexico and elsewhere.
I propose more U.S. support for the UN millennium development goals and other aid and development policies that help make communities livable.
I propose full funding for UN family planning efforts and programs to empower women, and aggressive efforts to address global warming that threatens to cause hundreds of millions of climate refugees.
Immigration reform must recognize the many positive benefits immigrants bring to our economy and our communities, the vulnerability of immigrants and their families because of illegal status, and the need to protect the rights of immigrants and all workers.
I support a clear path to legalization, respect for family unity, and due process protections.
I support cracking down on employers that exploit undocumented workers.
I support the right of all workers to organize, and passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.
I support the “Dream Act” that allows immigrants who arrived as children to become legal permanent residents after graduating from high school with unblemished records and after completing two years of college or military service.