I am optimistic, using the formulations that we have talked about today, that we might--not for sure, and, boy, it is hard.

But my view is that at least that view is mooted, A, if the path to citizenship is a real path and has penalties and other types of things but is reasonable.

I think the time is right. I do.

I think the American people would accept a fair, reasonable path to citizenship for the illegal immigrants who are here.

I do not know of a police department in this country that has the ability to take on these types of investigations, which are time-consuming, which are crimes that we have never had to investigate before, and just do it with no impact to…

I want to thank all four of our witnesses. I do not think we could have had four better witnesses to begin this, and from different perspectives each showed the need for immigration reform

No Senator has worked harder or contributed more to the immigration conversation than Senator Kennedy.

A well-functioning immigration system is not only a part of America's legacy; it is also critical to our country's future.

I want to congratulate Jeff Sessions on his ascension to be the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee.

I would like to pay particular attention or note particularly the letter from Nathan Hochman.

I believe that Tom Perez will bring energy, intellect, to the office of civil rights.