"It is also an economic imperative."
"In my opinion, they deserve not just safety in the workplace but dignity and a pathway to citizenship."
"It is clear that our Nation needs the economic contributions of immigrant workers now more than ever."
"As goes California, so goes the Nation."
"I am proud of the work I have done on a bipartisan basis with the offices of Senator Graham and many other Republicans in the past on the issue of recognizing how comprehensive immigration reform can ..."
"As horrific as the images were, I have been saying over and over again it`s equally horrific that the violence did not come as a surprise, if you have been listening to Donald Trump not just that morn..."
"It should follow the facts and evidence and the needs of States and should not matter at all the political orientation of a State."
"One immediate step that the administration could take to relieve the burden on our communities would be to increase the Federal cost share of FEMA-eligible expenses."
"California often found itself being shortchanged by Federal Government grant programs, particularly those that are discretionary."
"The Federal Government is the government for all Americans, regardless of party, regardless of State."
"Trump`s words incited, not just a protest. This was not a riot. This was an insurrection, a violent, fatal rebellion in our nation`s capital."