“Remember, remember always, that all of us, you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”

— President Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life.”

— President John F. Kennedy

“We the people of this continent are not afraid of foreigners because many of use were once foreigners.”

— Pope Francis

“A child on the other side of the border is no less worthy of love and compassion than my own child.”

— President Barack Obama

“A broken immigration system means broken families and broken lives.”

— Jose Antonio Vargas

“America was built by immigrants. Immigrants come here for work - to contribute and get to a better place. That's my story. It's a story of hope.”

— Dania Ramirez