U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell
“As a Christian, I believe we have an irrefutable responsibility to show compassion for all of our neighbors, native-born citizens and immigrants alike. I believe we must oppose unjust laws that harm and oppress our brothers and sisters, especially those less fortunate. We must neglect any policy that accepts the idea that immigrants are the enemy and realize that we have always been a nation of immigrants. Immigration is woven into the fabric of America. It should be encouraged and recognized as a strength that allows our country to adapt and prosper in today’s global economy. However we must ensure that immigration is legal, regulated and controlled through a system which doesn’t disadvantage legal American citizens or reward undocumented workers. I remain committed to working together with the president and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in Congress on passing real comprehensive immigration reform.”
“The U.S. has always welcomed immigrants, but unfortunately we now have a broken federal immigration system that has created many adverse consequences. In my view, a comprehensive solution to this problem should address both border security and employer verification, which I have voted for, and legal status or earned and orderly citizenship for immigrants where appropriate. Many faith-based organizations, including the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, have made a case for such reform. My goal for legislation is sound public policy that is based on the rule of law and which reflects our best principles.”
“We are a nation of immigrants and our immigration system has contributed to the greatness of the United States. I think most Americans realize this. However with over 11 million illegal immigrants residing within our borders, clearly our immigration system is broken. Legal immigration is good economically and culturally but only if immigrants are here to work and contribute to the system and our society, not take from it through programs like Obamacare, food stamps and other welfare programs. Such a system would be a disservice to everyone and with our national debt over $16 trillion, we simply cannot afford it.”
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks
“The United States generously accepts more legal immigrants than any nation on earth, but we simply lack the resources to accept everyone who wishes to live here. While I feel compassion for foreigners who wish to improve themselves by coming to America, my first duty is to American citizens. I support and encourage foreigners who have unique skill sets to come into America legally and help improve our economy. I believe any legislative solution to illegal immigration must reject all forms of amnesty, require employers to use E-Verify and increase border security both to stop illegal immigration and to prevent terrorist intrusions.”
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers
“Although our country is a land of immigrants, it is also a land of laws. When people come to pursue the American dream, it should be through legal immigration. Breaking the law to enter our country illegally has become a huge problem for our country, but granting blanket amnesty or allowing illegal immigrants to jump to the front of the line when there are other folks who have been waiting to come in the right way is simply unacceptable.”
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby
“There’s no question our immigration system is broken and in need of reform, but it matters how we do it. I’m against offering blanket amnesty to illegal immigrants. I oppose attempts at reform that won’t truly secure the border. And I don’t believe adding millions of illegal immigrants to the rolls of our assistance programs will help our situation. In fact, it could make it much worse. I vote on each bill according to its merits, and I don’t prejudge based on rumors. When it comes to immigration, what I’m looking for is a solution to the problem that starts with securing the border. Then we need to address our legal immigration process so that it actually works.”
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