During his Spanish-language rebuttal to President Trump's address, Rep. Adriano Espaillat highlighted the adverse effects of Trump's immigration policies, including an executive order declaring English the national language and limiting aid. Espaillat, sharing his own community's pursuit of the American dream over generations, criticized the fear instilled in immigrants under Trump’s administration. He called for comprehensive immigration reform that secures borders while protecting DREAMers and agricultural workers. This speech aimed to contrast with Trump's policies and emphasize the value of diversity and hard work in the United States.
"My people, although we have been here for 20 generations, 20 years or 20 days, we all came to the United States of America for the American dream."
"Espaillat accused Trump of creating an environment of fear among the immigrant community and voiced his opposition to tariffs, proposed tax cuts and the recent reduction of the federal workforce."
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