In "President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration," Obama makes the claim that many undocumented immigrants are a significant part of American life.

Question

What evidence does Obama use to support that claim?

Select all that apply.

President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration

Responses

After all, most of these immigrants have been here a long time.
After all, most of these immigrants have been here a long time.

Now here's the thing: We expect people who live in this country to play by the rules.
Now here's the thing: We expect people who live in this country to play by the rules.

And let's be honest—tracking down, rounding up, and deporting millions of people isn't realistic.
And let's be honest—tracking down, rounding up, and deporting millions of people isn't realistic.

Many of their kids are American—born or spent most of their lives here, and their hopes, dreams, and patriotism are just like ours.

Answer 1

In President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration, the evidence he uses to support the claim that many undocumented immigrants are a significant part of American life includes:

1. "After all, most of these immigrants have been here a long time."
2. "Many of their kids are American—born or spent most of their lives here, and their hopes, dreams, and patriotism are just like ours."

These statements highlight the long-term presence of undocumented immigrants in the country and the connection of their children to American society, underscoring their integration and contribution to American life.