Your Response: President Obama Speaks on Immigration

President Obama discusses a new policy from the Department of Homeland Security aimed at making the nation’s immigration policy more fair and more efficient. Here's a look at what some of you had to say.

  1. I feel like going to the streets and celebrate. truly a historic moment. #ProudToBeAnAmerican #DREAMers #latism
  2. #Dreamers are americans in their heart, in their minds, and in every single way, but one... on paper. Pres. Obama
  3. I wholeheartedly support the Obama administration on the deferred action process for young people: bit.ly/KHo5CE
  4. Applaud @WhiteHouse for suspending deportation of #DREAMers. Will forever change the lives of these young people who call this country home
  5. In #DC, heading to Lafayette Plaza right now for an impromptu rally supporting the new #immigration policy! #DREAM
  6. Rallying in front of the @Whitehouse with #DREAMers! To thank Obama for today's announcement! twitpic.com/9wr9x4
  7. NCLR staff joined the rally outside the White House today to show their support! ow.ly/i/Hs78 #immigration #DREAMAct
  8. Ending deportations of innocent young people who have the potential to drive tomorrow's economy is long overdue: bit.ly/KHf90g
  9. Big thanks to Pres Obama & Sec Napolitano for today's #immigration announcement. This is huge step for our country go.usa.gov/v2g
  10. Emotional dreamers in Phoenix brought to tears by the President's speech. Say their lives are forver changed #DreamAct
  11. Great decision by Pres. Obama on immigration. Congrats to DREAMers.
  12. WAKE up, DREAMers. A new day has arrived. You made this happen. Thank you and congratulations! #WeAreAmericans @defineamerican

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