No, absolutely not. The federal government would mess it up if they tried to do that. We're talking about issues that are local controlled.

I think the federal government should not be funding it. I think it's a local responsibility and effort.

I have enjoyed participating in the Constitution Project's bipartisan Liberty and Security Committee.

I believe that Congress, being the important third branch of government, should act to provide the guidance and clarity

House Resolution 984 is an excellent foundation to consider this.

I think the bill is a good starting point for discussion.

I express my support for legislation for Congress addressing this disparity, and I believe that this is the time that this can be done.

it obviously has a disparate racial impact on our communities and undermines what we are trying to accomplish in the justice system.

the justice system should be about fairness, and I do not believe that this sentencing disparity reflects the fairness that is required.

I would certainly agree with him that we have to enforce our law, and that's an important part of my responsibilities. But whenever you look at a family that's been here, that came in here for a job six years ago, they've had two children…

Whenever you look at the family that is being very productive, that has a great family life contributing to American society, but, in fact, they came here illegally, I don't think you can excuse the illegal behavior, but you also recognize…