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1Sparks Fly from All Sides: The H-1B Visa Debate
2Bill Gates, Billionaire Software Mogul and Philanthropist
3Sen. Dick Durbin
“The H-1B program was never meant to replace qualified American workers. It was meant to complement them because of a shortage of workers in specialized fields. In tough economic times like we’re seeing, it’s even more important that we do everything possible to see that Americans are given every consideration when applying for jobs.”
4Robert E. Litan, VP of Research and Policy at the Kauffman Foundation
5Programmers Guild
6U.S. Chamber of Commerce
7Sen. Judd Gregg
“One of the main concerns I hear from businesses in New Hampshire and across the nation is a need for more highly skilled workers and that current law is stymieing their ability to hire the workers they desperately need. In today’s competitive global markets, the U.S. must be looking for ways to stay ahead and these [H-1B] bills offer effective, common sense ways to do just that.”
8Vivek Wadhwa, Executive in Residence, Duke University
9Sen. Charles Grassley
10Som Mittal, president of the NASSCOM trade group
11Peter Bendor-Samuel, founder of the Everest Group
“Unless we are heading into a Great Depression, pressure on the H-1B visa program will increase as the economy rebounds. It’s almost impossible for me to believe demand [for H-1Bs] will lessen long term. I find it mildly surprising there are some extras left now.”