You know, 11 million people live in the shadows. I believe theyre already American citizens. These people are just waiting, waiting for a chance to contribute fully. And by that standard, 11 million undocumented aliens are already Americans, in my view. -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaking to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on March 27th, 2014 These 11 million folks in the shadows are already Americans...They may not be citizens, but they are Americans, Biden said. In the definition of Teddy Roosevelt, he said, Americanism is not a question of birthplace or creed or line of descent, its a question of principles, idealism, and character. And I would argue that those 11 million folks who have been here breaking their neck, working hard, they are Americans. -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on May 5th, 2014 responding to criticism from Republicans over his March 27th comment before the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 00:48:47 +0000
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