Mark Takano: “I associate myself with the gentleman's comments. I am very heartened by this announcement. I will, of course, temper my…”

“I associate myself with the gentleman's comments. I am very heartened by this announcement. I will, of course, temper my enthusiasm until I actually see the elements of this compromise. But what many folks here are saying on the Hill--which I'll reveal here on the floor of the House--is I think there is great hope on both sides of the aisle that if we can pass comprehensive immigration reform it will be evidence, the first evidence in a long time, that this body is functional and can work and that our government can do great things. So I am cautiously optimistic, and thank you for sharing that information.”