Quotes About Citizenship

Every single immigrant we have, undocumented or documented, is a future American. That's just the truth of it.

I do not support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

No one disagrees that undocumented criminals should be deported.

The fact of the matter is, this country is not going to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants. What are we supposed to do with them? What are we supposed to do with these kids?

I do not support amnesty. I do not support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

On the surface, I've created a good life. I've lived the American dream. But I am still an undocumented immigrant.

Bernie Sanders supports offering a pathway to citizenship for immigrants already in the U.S. and halting deportations for almost 9 million hardworking undocumented fathers and mothers.

A lot of our family was undocumented. My mom and dad were both super conservative. My dad had a green card; my mom was an Eisenhower Republican who did not approve of all the 'illegal people.'

Obama set a record number of deportations of illegal immigrants in 2011, but that fact alone is misleading. Obama has spoken in favor of and has urged Congress to pass the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow young undocumented immigrants to stay in America, their home, and achieve citizenship by going to college or serving in the military.

We all need to call upon our lawmakers to create a path to citizenship for hard-working, law-abiding undocumented people and their families.

My dad was undocumented for a period of time, my mom was also undocumented for a period of time.

I support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to full and equal citizenship for undocumented immigrants who are playing by the rules, staying out of trouble and contributing to our economy.

Undoubtedly, there are numerous problems with the immigration system here in The United States.

I profess myself a citizen of the world, totally unfettered by the little, mean distinctions of climate or of country, which diminish the benevolence of the heart and set bounds to philanthropy.

What is the use of fighting for a vote if we have not got a country to vote in?

WOMEN WHO STEPPED UP WERE MEASURED AS CITIZENS OF THE NATION, NOT AS WOMEN...THIS WAS A PEOPLE'S WAR, AND EVERYONE WAS IN IT.

Every constitution written since the end of World War II includes a provision that men and women are citizens of equal stature. Ours does not.

I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable.

We need to tell young people that America was built by men and women of all colors and that the future of this country is dependent on the participation of all of our citizens.

There is a difference between a consumer - who passively receives the information that they are spoon fed - and a citizen - who engages with society, asks questions, does research, and works towards making a difference in their neighborhood, city, and country.

Democracy is not a spectator sport. It is a difficult, hard, full-contact, participatory endeavor.

No American should be forced to choose between their spouse and their country.

A lot flows from the question: Is having decent, stable housing part of what it means to live in this country? And I think we should answer 'yes.'

Letters actually work. Even the top dog himself takes time every day to read 10 letters that are picked out by staff. I can tell you that every official that I've ever worked with will tell you about the letters they get and what they mean.