Luján Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Statement

Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico's Third District released the following statement today after the United States Senate voted 68-32 in support of S. 744, bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform.

"The Senate has taken an important and necessary step forward in the effort to enact comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens our economy and reflects the contributions immigrants make to our communities. While there are many aspects of the legislation that do not please all sides, I congratulate the Gang of Eight for diligently working to produce legislation that has earned overwhelming bipartisan support. A strong vote in the Senate sends a clear signal to House Republicans that now is the time -- not for a piecemeal approach -- but for a comprehensive package that is fair, good for our economy, good for our families, and good for our security."

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