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As The 109th Congress Continues To Debate Legislation That Will Affect The Lives Of Immigrants, It Is Important For Us To Remember That We Are A Nation Of Immigrants.

Under The Leadership Of This President, The State Of The Union Is Not Strong. We Are Being Pulled Apart Rather Than Pulling Together. Our Democracy Is Suffering From The Choices Being Made, And Yet We Are Offered The Same Tired Excuses And Unrealistic Analyses.

I Know That New York City Remains The Highest Density Urban Area In The Country And By Far Dedicates More Of Its Own Funds To Fighting Terrorism Than Any Other Municipality.

The Value Of Tolerance Is Central To Living In Today's World - Especially In Diverse Places Like The Bronx.

Our Nation's Anti-hunger Programs Need To Be Strengthened.