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Having spent over a decade in the military, commanding overseas and at home, I shape much of my beliefs with the question, “how do we increase our nation's security?” A pathway to citizenship to those who have made America their home, and have not posed a threat to society, only serves to strengthen our borders, and bolster our economy, both through GDP growth and domestic job creation. However, much more needs to be done to improve the ability of those wishing to come to the United States legally - the current process is very onerous and reduces our competitiveness worldwide. 

I also believe that protections for Dreamers and DACA recipients should be codified in federal law, to ensure that regardless of who is in the White House, those who have lived here since they were small can freely participate in American society, the only true home these people have ever known.