The current diversity visa program does a disservice to our immigration policy and to those immigrants who have moved through the more traditional process that allows them to lawfully reside in this country.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The desire from those abroad to join our ranks is overwhelming. Tens of millions have applied for the limited amount of diversity visas available every year, illustrating the demand and need to maintain this vital path to American citizenship.
America draws tremendous strength from its diversity, which prompts the question, as Congress contemplates comprehensive immigration reform, why are some lawmakers aiming to curb diversity instead of promoting it?
Diversity is about all of us, and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together.
I'm a fierce advocate for diversity. Always have been, always will be.
Anyone who knows me knows I'm a strong advocate for diversity across all dimensions.
When you've got a society that is diverse, what happens is for a time, the issue is integrating your minorities into that society.
It's really important to share the idea that being different might feel like a problem at the time, but ultimately diversity is a strength.
Diversity really means becoming complete as human beings - all of us. We learn from each other. If you're missing on that stage, we learn less. We all need to be on that stage.
Right now, when we're hearing so much disturbing and hateful rhetoric, it is so important to remember that our diversity has been - and will always be - our greatest source of strength and pride here in the United States.
The diversity lottery program is a proven method of offering a path to legal permanent status for residents of African nations and other underrepresented regions seeking a better life here in the United States.