A recent statement by Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler has sparked discussion on the role of immigrants in the United States. Nadler emphasized the necessity of immigrants, including illegal ones, for the agricultural sector, stating that without them, vegetables would rot in the fields. He also mentioned that the low native-born birthrates in the country mean the population is going to start shrinking, suggesting that immigrants are needed to sustain population levels and support systems like Social Security. The remarks have prompted responses that contrast the need for immigrants with concerns about their impact on the job market and housing supply. Some argue that the competition for low-skill jobs and starter homes is intensified by the presence of many immigrants, calling for a total immigration moratorium to address these issues.
Jerry Nadler says we need migrants to pick vegetables and make babies https://t.co/EScOj88YLd
Democrat Rep. Nadler Goes Off-Script: “Our Vegetables Would Rot in the Ground If They Weren’t Being Picked by Many Illegal Immigrants!” (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/k7gcg1IWeh
REP. NADLER: "Our vegetables would rot in the ground if they weren't being picked by many immigrants, many illegal immigrants. The fact is that the birth rate in this country is way below replacement level. Which means, our population is going to start shrinking." unbelievable
REP. JERROLD NADLER: If we didn’t have illegal immigrants, “vegetables would rot in the ground!” https://t.co/yqhv8soez5
Rep. Jerry Nadler: "We need immigrants in this country. Our vegetables would rot in the ground if they weren't being picked by many immigrants, many illegal immigrants. The fact is that the birth rate in this country is way below replacement level.” https://t.co/bQcsGA3Hb7
Jerry Nadler says our vegetables "would rot if they weren't being picked by many illegal immigrants." He then says we need immigrants to move in because native-born birthrates are so low that we can't sustain Social Security benefits. https://t.co/BmK6UwHaBm
NADLER: “Our vegetables would rot in the ground if they weren't being picked by many immigrants — many illegal immigrants” https://t.co/QH7tKpHisP
"We need immigrants in this country," says Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler. "Our vegetables would rot in the ground if they weren't being picked by many immigrants — many illegal immigrants!" https://t.co/CeVdev0qoN
Too many immigrants competing for starter homes, driving up the price and lowering the supply. Too many immigrants competing for low-skill jobs, so he can’t bargain when he’s so easily replaceable. So many of our nation’s problems can be fixed by a total immigration moratorium. https://t.co/gpmDslalVN