the burden of proof, in effect, is on the argument that there should be no competition.

Enforcing a broken system, a bad law or set of laws in the sense that it is irrational and arbitrary is very difficult to do effectively.

I will be very proud to vote for immigration reform.

I think the benefits of setting definitions that serve the national interest of having those people who are brought here without any choice of their own, much like they are born here without choosing to be, are very, very much the same.

people who want to come to America are often among the best and the brightest everywhere in the world

We are a better Nation when we have these 11 million people coming forward.

I think that what we are talking about now is whether America is a better country if we have an immigration system that brings 11 million people out of the shadows to register with this Government.

they appreciate citizenship in a way that many Americans do not

I will just close by saying I have stated publicly and I hope that you will agree, the worst thing that we can do at this moment in America's history is nothing.

We have a need in this country and can welcome many more immigrants legally than we have.

I think we can be a better America, juster, freer, and more productive, if we bring those 11 million people out of the shadows.

I do not want you to fire an American worker so you can hire an H-1B worker.

I am for increasing H-1Bs only if we offer the job to an American first at a reasonable wage.

I have spent a lot of time with them. I have come to know them.

And I appreciate that point, and the potential contributions especially among the higher-skilled people are one of the reasons that I am supporting the I-squared legislation that my colleagues Senator Klobuchar and Senator Hatch have taken…

the worst thing to do now would be to do nothing.

If 50 percent of their employees are H-1B visa holders... it suggests to you they know their economic model.

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