Political Quotes

“I rise today as an original cosponsor of the bill and respectfully ask that each and every one of my colleagues consider joining the bipartisan group of Senators who have already signed on to this critical legislation. Senator Graham has admirably and completely explained the purpose of our bill: to relieve State and local governments of the high cost of incarcerating persons who enter this country illegally and are later convicted of felonies. The broad principal on which the bill is based is very simple. Controlling illegal immigration is a Federal responsibility. The failure to do so, and its financial consequences, are thus a Federal responsibility, as well. This issue is of critical concern to California. According to the Governor, California taxpayers have spent more than $1 billion in the last 5 years to house convicted felons illegally in the United States.”