{"id":2035470,"date":"2023-09-17T19:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T23:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-congressman-claims-migrants-are-needed-to-grow-economy-despite-pushback\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T19:42:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T23:42:38","slug":"illinois-congressman-claims-migrants-are-needed-to-grow-economy-despite-pushback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-congressman-claims-migrants-are-needed-to-grow-economy-despite-pushback\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Congressman asserts migrants are crucial for economic growth, despite opposition."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fillinois-congressman-claims-migrants-are-needed-to-grow-economy-despite-pushback%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035470&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A\u200c Democratic Congressman Highlights the Importance of Immigrants for U.S. Economy<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Representing Illinois, Democratic Congressman Rep. Mike\u2063 Quiqley emphasizes the crucial \u200brole immigrants play \u200din\u200c driving \u2062the United States&#8217;\u200d economy. Quiqley&#8217;s statement comes amidst the\u2063 resistance from residents in \u2062major U.S. cities like\u2062 Chicago, \u200cNew York City, and\u200d Washington \u2064D.C.,\u2064 who oppose receiving migrants transported from the Southern border. Republican governors \u200dhave employed this\u200d tactic to draw President Joe Biden&#8217;s attention and secure\u200b the border. Quiqley argues that \u200bmigrants have\u2064 been instrumental in shaping\u2063 the \u2063nation&#8217;s current state.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Democrats&#8217; \u2064Reluctance to Defend Harris Ahead of 2024<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Without migrants, where\u2063 would we be?&#8221; Quiqley passionately expressed during an interview with MSNBC\u2063 on\u200c Saturday. &#8220;This economy \u200cand labor market\u200d heavily rely on migrants. So, if I can&#8217;t appeal to your heart by\u2062 showing \u2064you\u200b these \u200dinnocent children, who have only known the \u2064life of \u200dmigrants,\u2063 and\u200d the\u200d need\u2062 to help them, let me appeal to \u2062your intellect.\u200b Understand how\u2062 vital \u2063these\u2064 migrants are for \u2063our\u200b economy and its growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic congressman \u200cfurther \u200belaborated, &#8220;Cities like \u200bChicago and New York\u200c have a rich\u200b history \u2063of embracing\u200d migrants and recognizing their significant\u200d contributions to the growth\u200d of global economies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Major U.S. cities have been grappling with an overwhelming influx of\u2062 migrants sent from the border, causing\u200b concern even among\u2064 local Democrats. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently \u200dexpressed her \u2064apprehension that\u2063 the city may soon\u200c be overwhelmed by more immigrants than \u200dit\u200d can handle. Similarly, New York \u2064City Mayor\u200d Eric Adams warned that the \u2062city&#8217;s escalating \u200bmigrant \u200dsituation \u2064could potentially &#8220;ruin&#8221; it. Adams criticized the\u200c lack of support from the White House in \u200dmanaging the\u200b growing number \u2062of migrants and referred to Gov. Greg Abbott \u200c(R) as a &#8220;madman&#8221; for\u200b sending illegal immigrants\u2064 to sanctuary cities via buses.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the \u200dcriticism from Adams and other Democratic mayors, Gov. \u200cAbbott condemned their comments as &#8220;outrageous&#8221; and highlighted the failure of sanctuary city policies, emphasizing that &#8220;letting\u2064 everybody \u200blive for \u200bfree&#8221; simply does not work.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)\u200d has demanded that President Biden take\u200c necessary actions\u200c to secure the southern border. Roy cited the recent arrest of\u2063 Danelo\u200c Cavalcante, a first<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-congressman-claims-migrants-are-needed-to-grow-economy-despite-pushback\/\" title=\"Illinois Congressman asserts migrants are crucial for economic growth, despite opposition.\">-degree murder convict apprehended<\/a> by Pennsylvania\u200c police, as evidence of \u2064the \u2062security \u200dchallenges Texas has been facing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read \u2063more\u2062 from \u200bThe \u2064Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what ways do immigrants enrich American\u2064 society and culture, and how does their diversity foster \u2064innovation\u2063 and creativity \u200cin various fields<\/h2>\n<p><span>  A \u200cdoubt, immigrants have historically been the backbone of \u200cthis great\u200b nation,&#8221; Rep. Mike Quiqley emphasized during a recent address. As a Democratic Congressman representing Illinois, Quiqley understands the vital role that immigrants play\u200c in driving the\u200d United States&#8217; economy, despite the resistance\u200b faced from certain residents.<\/p>\n<p>In major \u200cU.S. cities such as Chicago, New \u2062York City, and Washington D.C., opposition has arisen against receiving migrants\u2064 transported from the Southern border. Republican\u2062 governors, in their attempt to draw President Joe Biden&#8217;s attention and\u200d secure the border, have\u200b employed this tactic. However, Quiqley firmly believes that immigrants \u2063have played\u200d a crucial role \u2064in shaping the nation&#8217;s current state and should not be \u2062seen as a \u2062burden or threat.<\/p>\n<p>To \u2062begin with, \u2062immigrants have always been an essential component of America&#8217;s\u200b economic\u200c growth and prosperity. They contribute to\u200d various sectors, including agriculture, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Through their labor and entrepreneurial spirit, immigrants have played a significant role in boosting productivity and expanding industries. Their\u200d hard work, skills,\u2064 and diversity bring innovation and fresh perspectives\u2062 that contribute\u2063 to the overall development \u2064of the \u2064nation&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, immigrants are \u2064not\u200d just contributors but also consumers. They boost consumer demand, leading to increased \u2063economic activity and job\u2063 creation.\u200c As they establish their lives in the \u200cUnited States,\u200d immigrants contribute to the housing market, retail sectors, and local businesses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-update-payment-worth-1300-to-be-sent-next-month-from-alaska-fund\/\" title=\"Alaska fund to send ,300 payment next month.\">stimulating \u2064economic growth<\/a> within their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, immigrants&#8217; \u2064contribution extends beyond the \u200ceconomic sector. They enrich American society and\u200c culture by bringing their\u2064 unique\u2062 traditions, customs, and languages. The diversity that immigrants bring allows for cross-cultural interactions \u200dand exchange of ideas, fostering innovation and creativity. This cultural diversity enables the United States \u200bto lead globally in various fields, including arts, entertainment, and academia.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these clear benefits, there remains a narrative that\u2063 immigrants take away job opportunities from American citizens and\u200c burden \u2064public\u200b resources. However, multiple\u2064 studies and expert opinions \u200bhave debunked these myths. According to the National \u200bAcademies of \u2064Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, immigrants have a \u2063positive impact \u200don the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-finds-3-terrible-economic-consequences-from-so-called-inflation-reduction-act\/\" title=\"Analysis Finds 3 Terrible Economic Consequences From So-Called Inflation Reduction Act\">long-run economic growth<\/a>\u2062 of\u2062 the United States. They complement the native-born workforce by taking\u200d on different roles and \u2062filling labor market gaps.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the nation&#8217;s \u200bcontinued economic growth and prosperity, it is crucial\u2063 to \u200crecognize \u200cand\u2063 appreciate the contributions immigrants make. It\u200d is through embracing diversity and inclusivity that the United\u2062 States can\u2064 remain \u2062competitive \u2062in the global economy.\u2062 Quiqley urges his fellow \u2064lawmakers\u200c and residents to shift the narrative towards \u2062one that highlights the importance and positive impact of immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. Mike Quiqley acknowledges the invaluable role immigrants play in driving the United States&#8217; economy. Their contributions extend beyond \u200ceconomic aspects and encompass cultural enrichment and \u200cinnovation. It is \u200cessential to recognize the positive impact immigrants \u200dhave had \u200dthroughout \u200bhistory \u2062and work towards\u2064 creating an inclusive society that values\u200d their contributions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic Congressman Rep. Mike Quiqley (D-IL) asserts that immigrants are vital for U.S. economic growth. This statement arises amidst opposition from residents in major cities like Chicago, New York City, and Washington D.C., who resist receiving migrants transported from the Southern border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2035471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035470"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035470\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035470"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035470"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}