Young Kim Quotes

Young Kim

Profession : Politician

Birth : October 18, 1962

President Trump is very unique, to say the least; he's very opinionated. I supported his policies, but not necessarily his rhetoric, or his attitude or the way that he delivers his remarks.

Young Kim

I see so many mothers with young children because they are getting a mixed signal that when you come across the border illegally, one way or another you will be taken care of. Wrong, wrong.

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I have gone down to the border in Texas, the southern border. I also went down to the California-Mexico border.

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We need to go back to the system that worked, and that is 'Remain in Mexico' If you're applying for asylum, do so in the country where you're familiar.

Young Kim

If you're an immigrant with a hyphenated American like me who goes through the immigration process to come here legally and wait my turn to apply for U.S. citizenship - I mean, we have a very unique perspective in terms of how that U.S. citizenship is earned, how it is definitely appreciated.

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There is nothing illegal about wanting to achieve the American dream.

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If I can go to sleep after taking a tough position, then I know that I've done something right.

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I really hope that my story can inspire immigrants, especially young girls, that they too can achieve their dreams, just like I did.

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As long as I know in my heart that I did the right thing, I have to get past backlash from the base or other Republicans.

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I know I am not going to make everybody happy 100 percent of the time.

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I came to Congress to break through the partisan gridlock and be an independent voice for California's 39th District.

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The message is important, but I think the messengers are just as important.

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Whenever Republicans talk about immigration, people immediately think it is the part of anti-immigrant messaging. It is not.

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As an immigrant girl, I never imagined that running for office, especially in the United States, would be something that I would be doing.

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After college, I went on to be a successful businessperson. But when I met with former state Sen. Ed Royce, who went on to serve in Congress, I learned the joy of serving the community.

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Look at me. I'm an immigrant. When I came to the United States as a young girl, I didn't speak a word of English. That didn't stop me from working hard.

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Everyone needs to work hard, and that's what America is.

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We need to treat each other with respect.

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I'm not running for the party of Trump.

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Look, the ultimate goal is to encourage legal immigration. DACA recipients have had their status in limbo for too long and they deserve a real solution that can become law. They are contributing to our communities each and every day. Many of them are job creators. Many of them are entrepreneurs so I believe they deserve a path to legal status.

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