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Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 9, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Education

* Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the DREAM Act, which is common-sense, bipartisan legislation that will strengthen our country.

* The DREAM Act will allow millions of young people who have grown up in America the chance to develop their talents and contribute to our nation's success by serving in our Armed Forces or pursuing a college education. It is targeted legislation that ensures many of our best and brightest young people can earn their legal status, but only after going through a rigorous and thorough process.

* By allowing these students to achieve their full potential, we strengthen both our economy and our national security. Additionally, this bill allows us to do the right thing for millions of young men and women living in America--people who were brought here as minors, through no fault of their own, and most of whom know no other home.

* Madam Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote.


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