Three of America’s most influential business leaders, Sheldon Adelson, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gates may disagree on politics, but they do agree on one thing: immigration reform is vital for the growth and competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
The three businessmen argue in the New York Times that Congress must pass immigration legislation that advances America’s humanity and self-interest, including our economic interests.
“People willing to invest in America and create jobs deserve the opportunity to do so.”
They broadly propose legislation that removes limits on the number of visas given to legal immigrants with a graduate degree in a STEM field, and allows illegal residents to obtain citizenship, after they’ve earned it.
Gates, Buffet and Sheldon believe that partisan politics should not hinder needed reforms that will stimulate the U.S. economy:
“The current stalemate – in which greater pride is attached to thwarting the opposition than to advancing the nation’s interests – is depressing to most Americans and virtually all of its business managers. The impasse certainly depresses the three of us.”