And if you're a small business that's willing to make the investment in hiring a new worker or expanding your wage base, you'll benefit from the tax cut that the President is pushing Congress to pass this week.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Kind business partners or even seasoned employees who have been around the block a few times are all willing to help individuals grow from being an average worker to being an exceptional contributor.

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What's needed is to end illegal immigration by creating ways for needed workers to come legally -- creating worker visas and establishing a system that allows employers who can't find enough willing and able Americans to connect easily and quickly with lawful immigrants.

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