As the immigration reform debate heats up on Capitol Hill this week, the White House has a new video featuring deputy senior adviser David Simas talking about his parents’ arrival in the United States from Portugal four decades ago.
“You’re not only remembering the culture your parents brought, but also fitting into this American culture,” he says. “When we think about what’s at stake for immigration reform, it’s a continuation of what we’ve always been — both a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.”