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We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws.

We're a nation of immigrants - there's no question about that. But we're also a nation of laws. I think we have to honor both of those.

If America is a nation of laws as we proclaim, then our immigration laws are part of the package.

We are indeed a nation of immigrants. People who choose to come to America have always been one of our greatest sources of national vitality. They keep our economy strong and our communities dynamic. They are some of our greatest patriots.

The United States is historically a nation of immigrants.

Immigration is important. We're a nation of immigrants.

We are a nation of laws, and breaking those laws have consequences.

My fellow Americans, we are and always will be a nation of immigrants. We were strangers once, too.

As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nation of immigrants.

We need to remain a nation that doesn't just welcome but that celebrates legal immigrants who come here seeking to pursue the American Dream.