The people who have recently come to this country to work and better their lives should be given the same opportunities that our parents, grandparents, and ancestors were given.

Salaries haven't kept up with inflation, and there is such anger coming out of Washington about immigrants that I think it has curtailed the ability of local folks here to hire immigrants, .. I really believe it starts from the top, and the policy continues to be one of ignoring people at the bottom, cutting taxes for those on the top and spending a lot of money for a war built on lies.

As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nation of immigrants.

People must realize that a crime motivated by racial or ethnic prejudice against one group is a crime against all of us.

The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world - especially in diverse places like the Bronx.

Any religious organization should be allowed to hire based on their religious preference- but not with federal dollars.

Our nation's anti-hunger programs need to be strengthened.