Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think it allows our priorities to be where they ought to be in terms of enforcement."

"I think there are probably some ways that we can allow for these kinds of family members to come in"

"I believe that the new merit-based visa system will exclude many immigrant family members from reuniting with their U.S. citizen siblings."

"I am concerned that this bill will no longer provide a meaningful opportunity for U.S. citizens to petition for their siblings."