"I want to make clear for folks back home: The problems discussed today, this isn't a matter of technical infrastructure jargon or policy speak."
"It is about making sure that a parent in Indian Country can turn on the tap and not fear they will get their child sick."
"We have a moral responsibility to continue to serve Native American Tribes who were forcibly displaced from their homelands."
"Now it is time to move beyond the initial excitement over an influx of funding to tribal communities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
"The role that immigration plays in driving economic growth, and ensuring that our nation stays competitive on the global stage."
"It's no exaggeration to say that America remains a shining city upon a hill to countless people around the world who dream of a better life."
"This is lawful migration, existing programs. We're talking about addressing backlogs."
"Our economic success will continue to depend on immigrants and all that they contribute to our nation."
"We know that immigrant healthcare workers can help fill this gap."
"Every day that we fail to reform our immigration system is another day that we're holding back the economy."
"We need Congressional action that creates a clear, attainable pathway for people like me to obtain permanent residence."
"That's a significant failure of our immigration system to not consider the fate of the children of temporary visa holders."