The stakes ... are too high for government to be a spectator sport.

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce.

The earth is bread we take and eat.

Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party.

[It is] one of the most complex and emotional issues of out time.

For our immigration policy to make sense, it is necessary to make distinctions between those who obey the law, and those who violate it.

I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community.