Zoe Lofgren actually said...

"It was a true bipartisan compromise, one that would have kept families together, protected our borders, and provided pathways to citizenship. And it was shelved because of politics."

"By holding this hearing and pointing the spotlight on the economic benefits and opportunities of comprehensive immigration reform, it is my hope that the Budget Committee can re-start the process."

"We all share a desire and a responsibility to improve our economy and our budget outlook, and we have a great opportunity to do that through an immigration system that brings hardworking and creative ..."

"I think if we put the kind of focus on this area of research that we should, we'll get there a lot sooner."