"I applaud President Obama's initiative in taking key steps to fix our broken immigration system.
"Our President understands that we are a nation of immigrants and it is our diversity that has made our country so great.
"No family should live in fear of unjust separation from their loved ones especially in our country and especially in Illinois.
"In Illinois we want everyone to have an opportunity for success. That includes access to education, healthcare and employment. Our Welcoming Centers are just one of the many ways that we are helping immigrants get access to the simple rights they deserve.
"We are a diverse state in a diverse nation and passing comprehensive immigration reform is the moral and compassionate thing to do for the millions of individuals across our country."
The Governor today greeted President Obama at O'Hare International Airport and attended his roundtable with community leaders and his speech on immigration reform at the Copernicus Community Center in Chicago.
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