; Whereas thanks to each wave of new arrivals to this land of opportunity, we're a nation forever young, forever bursting with energy and new ideas, and always on the cutting edge , always leading the world to the next frontier; Whereas this openness is vital to our future as a Nation, and if we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost ; and Whereas President Donald Trump’s racist comments have legitimized fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color: Now, therefore, be it