I send messages to the White House continuously

Even illegals are not coming into the United States now because they can't find jobs. It's how desperate the job situation is in the United States.

In my years of public service at both the federal and state levels, I have had the privilege of representing most of the communities that make up Congressional District 21, including Hialeah, Westchester, Doral, Kendall, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, Medley and Palmetto Bay.

The policies on the Republican side have been much better for Hispanics, for minorities, but the rhetoric, unfortunately, has not.

Immigration comes up, but the issue that is on everybody's mind is the economy.

Millions of Americans are either underemployed or unemployed

Immigration is a sensitive topic.