07/20/2011
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"I hope today's discussion is the start of a productive debate on immigration reform--one that seeks to serve this nation's workers and employers."
"But nonetheless, the election has really changed the political dynamics surrounding this whole issue."
"I am deeply encouraged by this progress and agree with the joint statement released by the chamber and the AFL that today's effort at comprehensive immigration reform present a historic opportunity fo..."
"Prior to the 2012 election, real, meaningful reform of our nation's immigration policy seemed completely out of the political realm of the possible."