Xavier Becerra actually said...

"As my Texas colleague and chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Lamar Smith, has said, perhaps the most valid criticism of E-Verify is the identity theft loophole."

"Well, I hope, with your good assistance, the three of you, that this perhaps will be the last time we have to hold a hearing on identity theft, because perhaps this time Congress could get together, w..."

"Let me urge this subcommittee to show the same diligence and thoroughness in examining some other critical issues."

"This subcommittee is deeply concerned about this particular problem."