The Urgency of Immigration Reform

Attracting the best and brightest talent from around the world -- especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) -- is crucial to our nation's success. After all, one recent study looking at all U.S.-based Nobel laureates over the past 50 years found that more than a quarter were foreign-born.

So when we sat down with America's nine most recently minted Nobel laureates, we asked them to share their perspective on immigration reform, and the importance of maintaining America's competitive advantage as a magnet for global talent.

Watch America's top scientists discuss the need for comprehensive immigration reform:

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