At a naturalization ceremony Monday at the White House, President Obama welcomed a group of new U.S. citizens and hailed immigration’s positive impact on the country.
“Immigration makes us stronger, keeps us vibrant, hungry, keeps us prosperous,” Obama said. “It is part of what makes this such a dynamic country. If we want to keep attracting the best and brightest the world has to offer, we need to do a better job of welcoming them. We’ve known for years our immigration system is broken, that we’re not doing enough to harness the talent and ingenuity of those that want to work hard and find a place here in america, and after avoiding the problem for years, the time has come to fix it once and for all. The time has come for a comprehensive, sensible immigration reform.”
Twenty-eight new American citizens, including 13 members of the military, were recognized at the ceremony.
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