I could not be prouder of the work that he has done.

And I could not be more thankful to Ron and to Becky for their outstanding service.

Let me repeat what I told to the President: As Mexico works to become more competitive, you've got a strong partner in the United States.

This is just the first round. And when you've got 90 percent of the American people supporting the initiatives that we put forward around background checks... I believe that eventually, we're going to get that done.

I'm going to keep on trying.

We have to make sure that our young people are the best educated in the world.

I am committed to commonsense immigration reform that would institute a fair and effective immigration system.

Only Mexicans can decide how Mexico reforms.

Mexico and the United States have one of the largest, most dynamic relationships of any two countries on Earth.

The overall bill here accomplishes what the President believes needs to be accomplished and is in keeping with his principles.

Education is a key tool for economic opportunity.

Every day, our companies and our workers, with their integrated supply chains, are building products together.

We need to continue forging a close and productive economic relationship to enhance our nations' competitiveness.

We have made clear that there is a path open to the North Koreans that would allow for negotiations.

We must work together to promote a secure and efficient border.

My top priority as President is to grow the economy, create good middle class jobs, make sure that the next generation prospers.

Both these individuals share that focus.

Senator Feinstein, who is the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, specifically addressed this issue that, yes, after the underwear bomber, she and others in Congress suggested to President Obama that they do not allow people to go…