Immigration Rate Must Match Availability Of Jobs, Says Council On Foreign Relations Report

"Right now in this economy, we clearly need jobs more than workers," said Thomas McLarty, The Council on Foreign Relations Independent Task Force Director. McLarty advocates the need for a "flexible" immigration policy. McLarty and others on the Task Force issued a report that emphasized the need to "match the flow of workers needed for the jobs available." (0:47)
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U.S. Needs Inclusive Immigration Program, Says Foreign Policy Expert

“I simply don’t see how we can say that we are a country of diversity, a welcoming country, a country that respects the worth and dignity of the individual, and not have a comprehensive...thoughtful immigration program,” said Thomas McLarty, Council on Foreign Relations Independent Task Force Co-Chair. (0:17)
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