Credibility in immigration policy can be summed up in one sentence: Those who should get in, get in; those who should be kept out, are kept out; and those who should not be here will be required to leave.

It is a privilege to serve people, a privilege that must be earned, and once earned, there is an obligation to do something good with it.

It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision.

What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise.

I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th century identified with the Democratic Party. We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds.

I never wanted to be run of the mill.

If youre going to play the game properly, youd better know every rule.