White House Officials: DREAM Act Is Good For U.S.

By Ji Hyun Yoo

Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Munoz, and three college administrators held a conference call Friday to discuss about needs for DREAM Act to be passed. 

“DREAM Act is priority for Obama Administration and it’s incredibly important piece of legislation,” reported the White House official during a conference call. 

“DREAM Act is not only just an important opportunity for the students who would likely to affected by DREAM Act if we can get is passed, it’s also in the economic interested of the country,” Cecilia Munoz added. 

Gary Locke, Secretary of Commerce, urged Congress to take an action for DREAM Act which is not only good for young students who don’t have legal citizenship status but also for the nation itself. Gary also talked about how U.S. is wasting ‘hard earned investment’ by not allowing students the great opportunities DREAM Act would provide for them.

“It’s good for them and it’s good for America. That’s why the DREAM Act has bipartisan support in the Congress and the support of University, business, and education leaders all across America. It’s time for Congress to act,” U.S. Secretary Commerce said Friday during a conference call.