Those are poverty wages.

It doesn't speak well for our country that that would be happening.

When it comes to securing our Nation's food supply chain, immigration reform is a top priority.

For more than three decades, Congress has failed to modernize our Nation's immigration system.

Those are poverty wages.

But we're living in a world of no deals. To the American people, we've got a lot of problems.

I've been involved in this immigration debate. My mother was an immigrant to this country--I proudly add--and I think I've made a contribution as her son.

I believe that is the only way to address this.

We need to approach this issue as an economic imperative because the fact is, immigration reform is the most immediate and meaningful step we could take today to resolve our shortage of workers.

I really believe it's a test. A test for Congress.

When it comes to securing our Nation's food supply chain, immigration reform is a top priority.

I believe that the United States has benefited greatly from immigration and the immigrants who arrive both economically and culturally.

Their first question is, 'When can I go to work? Anything. Tell me, Senator. Anything.'

I believe, based on my impression of your performance today, that you are in it for the right reasons.

I really believe it's a test. A test for Congress.

To wait for 30 years and to watch the situation grow as desperate as it has, not only at the border, but with businesses and farms represented here today.

If you say there's enough American workers to make agriculture work in America, you don't know what you're talking about.

If you say there's enough American workers to make agriculture work in America, you don't know what you're talking about.

Those work visa programs can and should be reformed to include a quick path to a green card.

I do believe there is a will to solve this problem.

A secure border is necessary, I think, as part of any effort to provide legalization to people already here that are adding value to our country.

If we don't reform our agricultural system, food prices are going to spike in this country.

It doesn't speak well for our country that that would be happening.

That prevents them from being able to integrate and participate fully in American economic and political life.

Congress should first and foremost regularize the status of those who are in the United States but lack an immigration status.