President Trump encouraged Republicans and Democrats in his joint session speech Tuesday night to pursue “real and positive immigration reform” that prioritizes border security and works to implement a merit-based system for legal immigration to the United States.

“Protecting our workers also means reforming our system of legal immigration. The current outdated system depress wages for our poorest workers, and puts great pressure on our nation’s taxpayers,” Trump told lawmakers gathered inside the House chamber.

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