Alex Padilla actually said...

"Let's be clear. That the hostages they're taking, or threatening to take isn't the federal government, it's the American people, including their own constituents. A default would plunge our economy in..."

"if we expand the numbers of people being able to lawfully come and make that process a little bit easier, clearer, that benefits everybody, and it takes at least some of the pressure off those who see..."

"It is lawful to seek asylum at our border, whether they arrive at a port of entry or not."

"Individuals, with some exceptions, do have the right to seek asylum at our border."