Xavier Becerra actually said...

"I am optimistic that we can get to a bipartisan solution on a comprehensive fix to our broken immigration system that includes a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented individuals within ..."

"Metrics can and should be instructive; however, it is unclear whether they are dispositive."

"I was pleased to see balanced reforms relating to permanent and temporary visa programs, family-based and employment-based immigration."

"Simply fixing one aspect of our immigration system ensures that we will fall short of making our country stronger economically and safer from external threats."