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In Atlanta, U.S. Commerce Secretary Discusses Immigration Reform

Atlanta, GA - U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez visited Atlanta to discuss President Bush's plan for comprehensive immigration reform with local business leaders. In a roundtable discussion at a local Chick-fil-A restaurant, Gutierrez highlighted the role of immigration in the American economy and heard about why immigration reform is so important to the business community.

"President Bush's immigration reform plan is leadership, not amnesty. His comprehensive immigration reform proposal protects our borders, recognizes that we have jobs that Americans aren't available to do, and upholds our values as a nation of laws and a country of immigrants," said Gutierrez. "This approach will reduce illegal immigration and preserve America 's strong economic growth."

Gutierrez was hosted by Chick-fil-A Founder and Chairman Truett Cathy, who discussed his company's example of assimilating a diverse workforce into its family of restaurants. Team Member Carlos Reyes and Restaurant Operator Alex Rodriguez also spoke at the event to share their experiences as first and second generation immigrants, respectively, with the chain. Chick-fil-A helps immigrant employees assimilate by offering them the chance to learn English with onsite tutors and through scholarships.

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