"It seems like if people are looking for a reason to vote no, they are always going to find one."
"Under the DREAM Act no one will be eligible unless they arrived in the United States at least 5 years before the bill became law."
"To disparage this legislation by calling it 'amnesty' ignores our fundamental values of fairness and justice."
"I want to salute his leadership on this issue, which has been passionate, intelligent, effective, and never-ending."
"Sometimes it takes us a long time to get to the right conclusion and to reach fairness and justice."
"We are judged by our own actions, and the deal we all abide by is that if we work hard and play by the rules, the American dream is available to each and every one of us."
"I urge my colleagues to support the DREAM Act. It is, I think, one of the most compelling human rights issues of our time in America."
"The DREAM Act would make America a stronger country by giving these talented immigrants the chance to fulfill their potential."
"Thousands of immigrant students in the United States were brought here as children."
"To not take advantage of this as a country is simply nonsensical to me. This is an investment, not an expense."
"The DREAM Act would give these young people a chance to earn legal status if they have good moral character and go to college or serve in the military."