"I think it is obvious that any E-Verify system that it is going to be mandated for all employers cannot precede reform of the immigration system."
"We know that American agriculture is heavily dependent on undocumented migrant workers."
"The last thing we want to do in a tough economy is put more costs, especially on the small business sector."
"the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks."
"this was a limitation, and there were big arguments about it."
"We know that expansion of E-Verify can only happen in tandem with other necessary reforms to our broken immigration system."
"There is no dispute that our immigration system is broken and fails to meet the needs of our country."
"A trail of tears to the border is not that far off from the system we currently have."
"Today the country is past the point of debating whether we need reform. They are simply counting on us to get it done."
"I thank the gentleman."
"I agree that the workplace fines ought to be increased after we reform the law, so it works."
"If we want a moral and humane system, we have a lot of work to do."