DNC Statement on National Immigrants Day
October 28, 2021
In observance of National Immigrants Day, a day to celebrate and appreciate the historical contributions of immigrants from across the world that call the United States home, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and the 7 chairs of the DNC’s caucuses and the 12 chairs of the DNC’s councils released the following statement: “The United States is a nation continuously fueled by the dreams of generations of immigrants who chose this country to begin anew and to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their community. “President Biden and Democrats understand the invaluable contributions of immigrants, and that’s why we fight each day to improve our immigration system and to create opportunities for individuals and families to succeed in their new home. “On this National Immigrants Day, Democrats celebrate the many individuals, families, and communities that have the story of American immigration at their core and the future chapters of that story to come.” Co-signed by: Bel Leong-Hong, AAPI Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins, Black Caucus Chair Michelle Deatrick, Climate Caucus Chair Tony Coelho, Disability Caucus Co-Chair Jim Zogby, Ethnic Caucus Co-Chair Maureen Pikarski, Ethnic Caucus Co-Chair Iris Martinez, Latino Caucus Chair Carla D. Brailey, Interfaith Caucus Co-Chair Sarah Levin, Interfaith Caucus Co-Chair Stuart Appelbaum, Labor Caucus Co-Chair Earl Fowlkes, LGBTQ Caucus Chair Rion Ramirez, Native American Caucus Chair Susie Shannon,Poverty Caucus Chair Kylie Oversen, Rural Caucus Chair Steve Regenstreif, Seniors Caucus Chair Andrew Lachman, Small Business Caucus Chair Jan Donatelli, Vets and Families Caucus Chair Lottie Shackelford, Women Caucus Chair Michael Kapp, Youth Caucus Chair |
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