. >> frankly we're looking for the creme de la creme that are going to add significant benefit to the american economy. if we stop allowing imgrangmigr to come into this country that are extremely well versed in technology and finance, we're going to limit the growth of america and it's not going to become the land of milk and honey. >> our guest is a small business owner who supports immigration reform and says she will be listening closely to what the president has to say tonight. she's mckinney howell, executive chef and owner of plum restaurants in seattle. miss howell, welcome. nice to have you with us tonight. >> thank you. thanks for having me. >> we're delighted to have you here. from what you know what the president plans to announce tonight, deferring deportation of people here in an undocumented way, how do you think this will affect your business? will it be helpful, unhelpful or no difference? >> well, i think it would be very helpful. i think what the president is planning on announcing is one of the most sweeping humanitarian acts that any leader could write into law. a