María Elvira Salazar: “What this Chamber ought to be about is trying to find solutions to those huge problems that face our country, whatever…”

“What this Chamber ought to be about is trying to find solutions to those huge problems that face our country, whatever those problems may be, including the issue of immigration. They have said this process is somehow unfair. Well, when I look at how much time this Chamber has spent dealing with the issue of immigration, I think there has been ample time for people to talk about and debate this issue over the last 2 years. Since 9/11--since 9/11-- the Senate has had 36 hearings on the issue of immigration--36 hearings. Since 9/11, there have been 6 days of committee action with respect to immigration. Since then, there have been 59 committee amendments on immigration. Since then, there have been 21 days of Senate debate--21 days of Senate debate on immigration, and 92 Senate floor amendments--92 Senate floor amendments. It is time we in the Senate get down to business and fix the problem of immigration for our country.”