Question

"I announce I will sign an executive order to deny federal contracts to businesses that hire illegal immigrants. We are still a nation of immigrants; we should be proud of it. But we are also a nation of laws." -- President Clinton, 1996 State of the Union Address
Which of the following statements best explains the quote?
a. The government should give all companies a fair chance at acquiring government work even if it hired non-citizens.
b. The government would not consider hiring companies that had employed unlawful residents.

Answer 1

Answer: b. The government would not consider hiring companies that had employed unlawful residents.

The quote states that the government will not consider giving federal contracts to businesses that hire illegal immigrants. The reason Clinton gives for this executive order is that businesses that do so disregard the laws of the country. And while he believed immigrants to be an important addition to the United States, the laws need to also be valued at all times.

Answer 2

I've noticed that the rest of the options are missing. But it doesn't matter as the answer is b. The government would not consider hiring companies that had employed unlawful residents.