The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States.

I'm very close to the pro-life movement.

A lot of victims, for example, have become addicted to alcohol and drugs. It seems to me that the church's healing ministry is going to be enhanced through this in much broader strokes. That's good, it's all positive.

Most analysts would agree that if all the undocumented immigrants in California were deported in one day, our state would experience a severe economic downturn. This does not even consider the many cultural and spiritual gifts these immigrants bring to our state and nation.

The war on terrorism has made national security a legitimate concern, and a rising deficit, changes brought on by globalization and even the price of oil have thrown the nation's economic health into question.

We should embrace our immigrant roots and recognize that newcomers to our land are not part of the problem, they are part of the solution.

Immigration should be enforced in a proportional and humane manner.