"I am outraged that the Republican majority has again brought an anti-Hispanic measure to the House floor.
"The Matrícula Consular is internationally recognized as a valid form of identification, much like the consular registration issued by the U.S. State Department to our citizens living abroad. It allows many Mexican immigrants to open bank accounts and participate in other activities for which they pay taxes and contribute to the American economy. And the Mexican government has demonstrated to Congress that the Matrícula is secure.
"We in San Francisco know that the Matrícula Consular works. The pilot program in the San Francisco Federal Building was a success until the Republicans stopped it.
"America has been blessed by the beauty of our diverse immigrant community.
From that beauty flows our strength, our boundless creativity, and our versatility.
As a nation of immigrants, we need to ensure that newcomers have basic access
to our government. We won’t give up until the Matrícula Consular
is recognized.”
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