Dem Response To Trump’s SOTU: Dreamers ‘Are A Part Of Our Story’

at Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (D-Mass.) speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,00... PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (D-Mass.) speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage) MORE LESS
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The Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union speech, delivered by Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III, was a direct appeal to the immigrants the President made inaccurate statements about in his speech.

“This administration isn’t just targeting the laws that protect us – they are targeting the very idea that we are all worthy of protection,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy said the Democrats’ “answer” to Trump’s speech is that “the strongest, richest, greatest nation in the world shouldn’t leave any one behind.”

“To all the Dreamers watching tonight, let me be clear: You are a part of our story. We will fight for you. We will not walk away,” Kennedy said.

Trump’s remarks on the current immigration system, particularly on the diversity visa lottery and the process for family sponsorship, were met with loud boos from Democratic lawmakers during his address.

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