I’ve always believed that immigration reform is important, but it won’t decide the White House in 2016. The most important issue for Hispanics – just like with all Americans – is the economy. If Republicans can do a better job of articulating positive, conservative policies to grow our economy, we will do better with Hispanics. Raul Labrador Read Quote
I was fortunate enough to be an American citizen by birth and I have the birth certificate to prove it. Raul Labrador Read Quote
There has been evidence throughout history of cycles when the earth gets warmer and cycles when the earth gets colder. We should always be wise stewards of the earth and all of our natural resources. But as a policymaker, I won’t be guided by the global warming propaganda machine. Al Gore – we need you to return your Nobel Peace Prize! Raul Labrador Read Quote
I always get a little bit frustrated with Republicans, because we always talk about job creators, and really who we should be talking to is their employees. Raul Labrador Read Quote
I agree with President Obama and Attorney General Holder that we need to reform our criminal sentencing laws. Raul Labrador Read Quote
It’s disappointing that President Obama – who ran for office in 2008 saying he was going to be a fiscally responsible president – has caused the largest deficits and the largest debt in American history. Raul Labrador Read Quote
My mom worked at McDonald’s, and she decided she wanted to make more money, so she got into the management program at McDonald’s. And that’s how you move up the chain. It’s not by demanding that minimum wage is raised; it’s by actually acquiring the skills. That’s the way that people get ahead in life. Raul Labrador Read Quote
It would be a travesty, in my opinion, to treat those who violated our laws to get here much better than those who have patiently waited their turn to come to the United States the right way. Raul Labrador Read Quote
I get along with Democrats really well, and I think that’s something that’s unreported. I think it’s partly my libertarian tendencies. Raul Labrador Read Quote
