John Thune actually said...

"I think that if we can convince the American people that we are taking measures to ensure that this never happens again, we will have immigration reform this year."

"I hope our committee's hearing will inform key aspects of the ongoing immigration debate."

"It is worrying, however, that for the first time in decades the growth rate of immigrant-founded startups nationwide has stagnated, perhaps even declined."

"It would be hard to imagine modern American life without these innovative companies."