Please do quote that statement, over and over. And try to understand it.
I grew up being taught this exact sentiment. Ours is the land of opportunity. We can all work hard and do better than our parents. I still believe that: the best and hardest working will always rise to the top.
I see it in legal immigrants and the children of illegal immigrants all the time.
A couple of brothers we know in San Antonio turned a door-to-door vegetable selling business into money that became a chain of pawn shops.
My husband’s story is similar, although his ancestors are from England and have been here for hundreds of years, he comes from a middle-middle class background. He has worked hard since high school, been lucky and attracted investors. His best thing is helping others be their best, and is now helping several of his employees become store owners.
God bless America and God bless Texas!
There is a big difference between illegal and legal immigration.