During her recent appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) weighed in on a new California bill that proposes government assistance for undocumented immigrants to purchase homes.
The legislation, which has not yet been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to immigration and housing policy.
Bill Maher, the host, prompted Pelosi by highlighting the progressive nature of the legislation, noting its departure from traditional Democratic stances on immigration. “The California lawmakers just passed a law — it hasn’t been signed by Gov. Newsom (D) — but giving government assistance to undocumented immigrants to buy houses. That’s kind of a different place than the Democratic Party used to be on immigration, is it not?” Maher asked.
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Pelosi acknowledged the evolving dynamics of immigration policy, emphasizing that it had always been a bipartisan issue historically. “Well, let me just say, immigration had always been a bipartisan issue,” Pelosi responded, before Maher interjected to clarify that his question pertained specifically to housing, not general immigration.
Addressing the nuances of the proposed law, Pelosi clarified, “Well, it’s not free housing, it’s the American Dream being available to more people.”
She referenced past bipartisan support for immigration reform and highlighted California’s pioneering role in adopting progressive policies. “California’s always in the lead, maybe others will follow that lead, but that’s up to those states. But we’re very blessed here with the beautiful diversity of our –,” she added, before being briefly interrupted by Maher for further clarification.
When Maher explicitly pointed out that the legislation pertained to “the undocumented,” Pelosi expressed her broader vision for immigration reform. “Well, what I would like to do is move them to documented,” she stated, indicating a preference for a path to legalization and citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
She said the quiet part out loud … they want to give amnesty for 20 million iIIegaI aIiens.
Nancy Pelosi: “Immigration had always been a bipartisan always.”
Maher: “Not free houses.”
Pelosi: “It’s not free houses, it’s the American dream being available to more people.”… pic.twitter.com/svnXmffwuo
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The conversation then shifted towards the economic implications of such policies. Pelosi argued that one of the best measures for boosting the U.S. economy would be to pass comprehensive immigration reform. “One of the best things that we can do for our economy is to pass comprehensive immigration reform, so that all of these people are participating more fully in our economy, contributing to it, contributing to Social Security, contributing in every way to it,” Pelosi elaborated.
She concluded by praising California’s inclusive attitude towards immigrants and left the specifics of policy implementation to the discretion of individual states or regions.
This discussion comes at a time when immigration remains a contentious issue in American politics, with debates intensifying over how best to manage illegal alien populations and their integration or deportation from American society.
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The American dream. No longer for Americans, but for people who came here illegally (i.e. illegal aliens). Only a socialism loving democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom would think this is a good idea. My question is, when are the American people going to get tired of being mistreated by the government officials, and rise up and clean house?