Somewhere between 50 to 60 percent of the food you eat has been touched by immigrant hands, and it is fair to say some of them are not here as they should be here. But if you didn't have these folks, you would be spending a lot more - three, four or five times more - for food, or we would have to import food and have all the food security risks.

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This quote highlights the essential contribution of immigrants in the food industry, emphasizing their significant role in bringing food to our plates. Despite some considerations about their legal status, the quote argues that without these immigrants, the cost of food would dramatically increase or necessitate potentially risky food imports. By emphasizing the economic and food security benefits provided by immigrants, the quote highlights the intertwined relationship between immigration and the maintenance of a sustainable food supply.

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