Country Quote by Mazie Hirono

As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we…

— Jose Serrano

The most powerful nation on earth should be able to pass a fair, effective immigration law that combines compassion with responsibility and does not…

— Bill O'Reilly

Congress makes immigration law. It's that simple. That is how our system works.

— Kirstjen Nielsen

Lofty talk about 'social justice' or 'fairness' boils down to greatly expanded powers for politicians, since those pretty words have no concrete definition. They…

— Thomas Sowell

We are a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.

— Bob Inglis

Congress has an obligation to make controversial decisions on how to handle undocumented immigration. Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have refused…

— Katie Pavlich

If Congress sees fit to impose a capitation, or other direct tax, it must be laid in proportion to the census; if Congress determines…

— Salmon P. Chase

It is the imperative and indispensable duty of the Government of the United States to secure to every resident inhabitant the free and independent…

— James Buchanan

The Constitution of the United States... specifically states the Congress shall write legislation for immigration policy in the United States.

— John Carter

“when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the…

— Jon Meacham

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

— Barbara Jordan

We like to make the distinction between immigrants we want and immigrants we don't want. They all share one thing, and that's the work…

— Alexandra C. Pelosi