President, let me start off by thanking my
colleague from Colorado, who got here earlier than I and is giving me
the opportunity to move ahead. My daughter is in town. I would like to
see her, but this is important, and I appreciate his courtesy. I am thankful for Senator Durbin. As someone who has been involved in
immigration reform for the better part of the 26 years that I have been
in the House and the Senate, his passion on this singular issue within
the overall immigration question is unquestionable in how we take care
of these young people--young people who, in every respect except for
birth, are Americans. It has been extraordinary. It couldn't have a
better champion, and I appreciate that.
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