"This is up to $8 billion from a group of people that came to the country almost a huge percentage went on to welfare immediately. A large amount of immigration fraud. And again, from a country that was not well managed. When we have immigration in this country, it should be from people who love the country, want to assimilate, do not want free stuff and want to add value."
"Wasn't the country founded on the premise that you could come here, irrespective of what your beliefs are, and if you're a law-abiding person, found [sic] a good life, create a good life? He continued, saying Somalis have provided an enormous economic boost to Minneapolis and Minnesota. Do you not see how some of what you're saying offends those people? Sanchez asked."
A televised exchange questioned why Republican lawmakers focus on Somali fraud cases while fraud occurs across all cultures. Allegations describe up to $8 billion in fraud involving Somali immigrants, large-scale welfare use, and immigration fraud. Arguments emphasize assimilation, opposition to immigrants receiving benefits, and proposed legislation to bar all immigrants from government benefits. Counterarguments note Somali contributions to Minneapolis's economy and warn of offensive generalizations. Some Somali individuals in Minnesota were alleged to have orchestrated widespread fraud.
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