Nydia M. Velazquez: “And what type of message are we sending to the Hispanic community when the names that have been checked with the INS…”

It is quite rich to come to the House floor and talk about rule of law. At least on this side of the aisle, we don't have anyone who pardoned 1,500 felons.

I appreciate the work of my colleagues on this bill, and I urge its adoption. I yield back the balance of my time.

Look, she won, and I wish her well. And I offered myself to sit down with her and discuss the transition. But this is how democracy works.

Finally, let me say that this bill is a much-needed first step. It is not the entire answer. We must all recognize that we still need substantial monetary investments in housing programs to ensure effective development and reconstruction…