I remember my first day of middle school.
My family had just migrated to the United States, and I didn’t speak
a single word of English.
I remember that day so vividly because I’ve never felt so alone
in my life.
When I first heard of President Trump’s litmus test for immigrants
who don’t speak English, I was shell shocked.
It took me back to the first day of middle school, feeling alone.
Please, Lucas -- take a stand against this hateful policy and tell Trump
you refuse to let him turn his back on immigrants like me.
I didn’t let the fact that I couldn’t speak the same language
as my peers stop me.
I learned English, graduated high school, went to college, and now I am
fulfilling my passion of working in Democratic politics.
My story is shared by so many hardworking immigrants across the country.
Trump’s new anti-immigrant policies are un-American and go against
the values that make this country exceptional.
I am a proud DREAMer, proud immigrant, but most importantly, I am a proud American.
As Americans, we need to stand up for hardworking DREAMers and for the
values we all share.
Immigrants make our country better --
and if you agree, sign your name next to mine and demand Trump back down
from this bigoted and hateful legislation.
Thank you,
Javier Gamboa
Proud DREAMer
DCCC Director of Hispanic Media & Deputy National Press Secretary