Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am going to strongly urge opposition to this amendment. To be honest, this amendment uses terms that are not traditionally used in the immigration code, so it is really pretty hard to understand what the impact is going to be. If the intent is for these transportation restrictions to apply to asylum seekers, then the amendment effectively ends the asylum program for everyone. I am, frankly, not sure there is even Republican consensus to do that. If it is not meant to apply to asylum seekers, then the strange drafting has really bad--probably unintended--consequences. For instance, if an individual were here on a student visa and they committed a serious crime, this amendment doesn't seem to allow for that individual to be transported for the purposes of removal because they aren't here unlawfully. That is all to say that this amendment really isn't ready for prime time, and I would urge its rejection. Vote on Amendment No. 6559 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”