President Obama Pledges His Full Support For The DREAM Act

                 "President Obama's Speech at a CHC Gala 9/15/2010"

Last night at a CHC gala, President Obama expressed his full commitment to help move the DREAM Act:

Now, the Senate is going to have a chance to do the right thing over the next few weeks when Senator Reid brings the DREAM Act to the floor. Keep in mind, in the past, this was a bill that was supported by a majority of Democrats and Republicans. There’s no reason why it shouldn’t receive that same kind of bipartisan support today. I’ve been a supporter since I was in the Senate, and I will do whatever it takes to support the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ efforts to pass this bill so that I can sign it into law on behalf of students seeking a college education and those who wish to serve in our country’s uniform. It’s the right thing to do. We should get it done.

Also, today President Obama held a meeting with Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members, chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) to address the movement of the DREAM Act.

After the meeting, Rep. Luis Gutierrez  told reporters that Obama would “leave no stone unturned.” Rep. Nydia Velázquez  added that Obama promised to speak to senators.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will bring the DREAM Act to a vote next week.
 
For more information on the DREAM Act click here.

For a full transcription of the above mentioned speech click here.

Sources: Immigration Impact, Politico 44.