Immigration could help that if it were structured in a positive way which would address that gap.

I would hope that our immigration policy would be data driven to some extent.

Humanity has progressed through an agricultural revolution, an industrial revolution, and we are in the midst of an information revolution.

that is an attack on democracy in a very real way.

Let me begin by expressing my sincere sorrow to the families of Jamiel Shaw and Grant Ronnebeck for the loss of their loved ones.

I want to thank our witnesses for being with us this morning and helping the committee with its work.

I continue to welcome the opportunity as a direct representative of my constituents to consider and debate our Nation's immigration policy on its merits.

I actually think, and I think the President agreed, that the best result would have had us coming up with a comprehensive immigration policy that would address everyone.

I am not sure that it is a partial Government shutdown and furloughing of approximately 30,000 dedicated Homeland Security employees an appropriate response to the President's executive orders?

I do share President Obama's frustration with the inability of Congress to produce a balanced and sustainable immigration policy.

But does it make sense that someone that has been given a chance, at least through deferred action, would go and jeopardize their status here in order to be .0002 percent of a Statewide election?