By Karen Lee Ziner
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline issued a statement after the Senate passed a sweeping immigration reform Thursday. Calling the immigration system "broken," Cicilline said, in part:
" I am hopeful that the strong, bipartisan vote in the Senate will compel Speaker Boehner to bring to the floor a House proposal so we can move forward on a bill that not only protects our long-term economic interests, but also reflects our values as a nation -- the idea that we're all in this together, that diversity is one of our great strengths, that America is a beacon of hope to the world and, most importantly, that the American Dream means providing a decent life for yourself and your family."