Immigrant populations. It is just huge the effect that will be unleashed for the country and thats part of why you know business is so strongly supportive. I agree with that. I think the argument that were missing is an argument an economic argument that connects with the average american. Levels are low compared to theyre compared to the years carter was in office. What we need to show americans, immigrants dont take jobs away from American Workers, like some people think. They actually help create jobs, good paying jobs for americans. Thats an argument that resonates with americans. I think we need a populous economic message to American Workers to say look, dont fear immigrants. Theyre actually helping create jobs for you. If you have people in the kitchen, cleaning dishes it would be very difficult to create good paying jobs for waiters that are going to be taken, jobs taken by americans. This is a very Important Message that we have failed to make. And thats part of the problem we
[ room noise ] okay. All our new mayors that are in the audience, please stand up. We need to see you and know who you are. [ applause ] all right. We know this group will be instrumental in defining our priorities and helping this organization go forward. I am now very pleased to bring to the podium one of those rookie mayors. She is from the great city the District Of Columbia. Mayor bowser served as a City Council Member for eight years prior to being elected. For yearly 35 years the conference has been fully supportive of full Voting Rights for the District Of Columbia. [ applause ] mayors lets give a round of applause for Muriel Bowser thank you. Well, good afternoon, mayors. And welcome to your nations capital, my hometown, our capital city, washington, d. C. And thank you, mayor johnson, for your kind introduction. But most importantly for your leadership of this conference and your great city. Im honored to stand before you as mayor of the District Of Columbia and bring you gre
And grow the communities in which we live and work. Over the last few years, our collaboration with the United States conference of mayors has of course, first centered on the practical needs of our cities. But our alliance through the last few years has become so much more as it has established a Solid Foundation for us to build on into the future. Together we worked effectively on important issues related directly to the nations crisis. They were practical they were focused on foreclosure prevention, Property Maintenance and care and the promotion of responsible homeownership. Together we shared concerns we created plans from best practices and then we developed the necessary unique actions needed within your communities with answers directly provided to the constituents at our outreach events directly held in your cities. One of those events is our neighborhood lift. We are very proud energized, and excited about our Neighborhood Lift Program. It is one that helps promote affordable
[laughter] okay, i do the jokes here. All right. Thank you. Wait, i got who is Kevin Johnson . You told me you were michael jordan. [laughter] it is a pleasure and i welcome you also to washington. I see the mayor has left. I blame this on congress. You can drive 25 miles in any direction and never leave the scene of the crime. I want to welcome the i know cspan is here. I want to say hello to the viewer. [laughter] youll not forget today. Mayor, perfection. Absolute perfection. If the public could hear what you just said, and i hope that this is replayed and replayed, they would have faith in their leadership that they do not have now. [applause] and i begin with humor because im nervous and intimidated. And i mean that. Of everything ill do this year, there is none more important. I listen to the people every day. I do focus groups every day and every night. If you could hear the fear, the anxiety, the skepticism, even cynicism with the American People right now, and the only people
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