"You don't have to be an immigrant to be horrified that 13,000 American children have been separated from a parent by immigration raids."

‘"The indifference of the Executive Branch to enforce our laws invites a worsening of this failure. . . . employers have no deterrent for hiring illegal immigrants because there is little if any enforcement, investigation or prosecution, for doing so."

"While we support the right of the government to enforce the law and protect the national security interests of the United States, we recognize that our existing complex and unworkable immigration system has made it nearly impossible for many immigrants – who seek to support their families or reunite with loved ones – to achieve legal status. Reforming the immigration system to address this reality would allow the U.S. government to focus its enforcement efforts on real threats that face all Americans – citizens and immigrants alike."

'The American people want our borders secure, want our immigration laws enforced and want those who hire illegal aliens both punished and held liable for the economic and social costs of breaking our laws. We are a nation of immigrants, and there is no more diverse and welcoming society than ours. But we are first a nation of laws, and upholding those laws and our national values makes this great country of ours possible."

"We've never taken the position that you shouldn't enforce the law. What we've said is, in a time of limited resources, we should prioritize our enforcement. At a time when we don't have the resources to go after criminals, we're going after legitimate businesses and workers instead. That doesn't make sense."

“We must have federal legislation that is reality-based. One popular proposal that is not reality-based is to require all undocumented persons to become legal citizens by returning to their country of origin and then applying to get back in. But how do you get 11 million people, many of whom risked their lives to get here, or were brought here as infants, have long-standing jobs and homes, and have children who are U.S. citizens, to voluntarily leave in the hope of someday returning to America?"

American competitiveness also requires immigration reforms that reflect the importance of highly skilled foreign-born employees. Demand for specialized technical skills has long exceeded the supply of native-born workers with advanced degrees, and scientists and engineers from other countries fill this gap. This issue has reached a crisis point.”

“The research is clear. An increase in immigration leads to an increase in poverty. If we truly want to do something about poverty in Colorado and our nation, we must stop importing poverty. We must begin enforcing the laws, primarily against hiring illegal aliens, which will force self-deportation of others in that category.”

"The good news is that Congress is cracking down on illegal immigration. The bad news: a head of lettuce will now cost $300."

“Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery."