President Cleveland is arguing that "Immigrants and their children can be good citizens." He highlights that the same criticisms were once directed at previous waves of immigrants, who are now considered valuable members of society. This suggests that the quality of recent immigrants should not be judged solely on prevailing opinions, as they too can contribute positively to the country.
Use the quotation to answer the question.
"It is said that the quality of recent immigration is undesirable. The time is quite right within recent
memory when the same thing was said of immigrants who, with their descendants, are now numbered
among our best citizens."
--- Grover Cleveland, 1897
What argument is President Cleveland making in this statement?
(4 points)
The best immigrants return to their home countries.
Immigrants and their children can be good citizens.
Limiting immigration is good for the country.
Citizenship won't be offered to recent immigrants.
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