Hmong men and women have come to this country to build a better life, and through their culture and contribution, they have enriched America as well.

Karina says, 'My dad went from garbage picking in Mexico to having a daughter going to Georgetown.'

These immigrants have helped transform 13 small Colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 million people.

I believe we can be a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.

Instead of driving thousands of children who were on the right path into the shadows, we need to give those who play by the rules the opportunity to succeed.

So this month and every month, let's reaffirm our shared history as a nation of immigrants dedicated to prosperity and opportunity for all.

We must never forget that America is a nation of immigrants, and that we must always welcome and celebrate their contributions.

I stand strongly against amnesty.

America has always been a compassionate nation that values the newcomer and takes great pride in our immigrant heritage.

We need to take a comprehensive approach to addressing our immigration problems.

The program does not create an automatic path to citizenship or provide amnesty.

More than 85 percent of apprehended illegal immigrants are from Mexico.

By enforcing immigration laws, the Federal government is protecting the promise of a tolerant, welcoming America.

A temporary-worker program, by contrast, would decrease pressure on the border.

We must promptly return illegal immigrants who are crossing our border.

Worksite enforcement is critical to the success of immigration reform.

As Secretary Chertoff told the Senate this week, our goal is to return every single illegal entrant, with no exceptions.

We want to stop people from crossing into America illegally and to quickly return the illegal immigrants we catch back to their home countries.