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Ireland's prime minister offers Donald Trump some St. Patrick's Day advice on immigration.
'For many people around the globe, [St. Patrick] is ... the patron of immigrants.'
03.17.17
In his final St. Patrick's Day visit to the White House as Ireland's leader, Enda Kenny, offered some timely thoughts on immigration.
GIFs via The White House/YouTube.
In a bit of advice to the U.S. — an old friend of Ireland — the Irish prime minister recounted how immigration helped mold a strong relationship between the two countries, making a subtle plea to the new president to look for the value in those who wish to come to the U.S.
Kenny urged Trump to find a compassionate solution to undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
"There are millions out there who want to play their part for America — if you like, who want to make America great. Heard it before?" Kenny joked, offering up a simple, friendly, and clear message:
Whether Trump takes Kenny up on his advice is anyone's guess, but it's certainly a message worth spreading.