Sigalow Says Wall Is 'Silly' But Worth the Price for Immigration

Sigalow Says Wall Is 'Silly' But Worth the Price for Immigration

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The video discusses the significant impact of immigration on the tech sector, highlighting that many successful companies were founded by immigrants. It examines President Trump's proposed immigration plan, which includes a trade-off between allowing more Dreamers to stay in the US and funding for a border wall. The speaker argues that the economic benefits of increased immigration outweigh the costs of the wall. Additionally, the video addresses the challenges faced by companies in hiring skilled immigrants due to lengthy visa processes, emphasizing the importance of immigration for maintaining the US's competitive edge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following companies was mentioned as being founded by first or second-generation immigrants?

Microsoft

Apple

IBM

Intel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed trade-off mentioned in the political discussion on immigration?

Allowing 700,000 Dreamers to stay without any conditions

Deporting 1.8 million Dreamers in exchange for $25 billion in tech funding

Allowing 1.8 million Dreamers to stay in exchange for $25 billion for a wall

Building a wall without any immigration benefits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the proposed wall?

It is a necessary measure

It is a silly idea

It is too expensive

It is a great investment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by companies when hiring international talent?

Lengthy immigration processes

Lack of qualified candidates

Cultural differences

High salary demands

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic advantage does the U.S. have according to the speaker?

Strongest currency

Desirable destination for global talent

Most natural resources

Largest military