Efforts for Long-term
Immigration Solutions Praised
Western
Growers president and CEO Tom Nassif
issued this statement TODAY on the
release of the GOP Immigration Reform Standards:
“I applaud
Speaker Boehner, Majority Leader Cantor, and Whip Kevin McCarthy for their efforts to move immigration forward in the
House. The standards leadership have drafted represent a commitment to
reforming our immigration system in a manner that respects the rule of law
while strengthening the ability for agriculture to remain competitive in the
world market. We especially applaud the specific acknowledgement of
agriculture’s unique needs and look forward to working towards crafting a long
term solution.
The
commitment to dealing with our existing workforce in a humane and sensible
manner, and making visa programs more market-based and workable are not only
key priorities for our industry, they are consistent with Republican values. We
appreciate the House leadership for their courage to lead on this critical issue.
We look forward to working with all members of the House to move legislation
forward that can finally fix our broken immigration system.”
Since 1926, Western Growers have
represented local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona
and California. Our members provide half the nation’s fresh fruits and
vegetables including a third of America’s fresh organic produce. Some also farm
throughout the U.S. and in other countries so people have year-round access to
nutritious food. For generations we have provided variety and healthy choices
as the first line of defense against obesity and disease. We grow the best medicine
in the world.™
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