Donald Trump Quotes

Immigration is a volatile issue, but we're in the middle of it now, and probably the worst thing to do is to not do anything. Everybody recognizes the current system is not working the way we want it to work. It has huge flaws to it; need to do something.

We need to pass comprehensive immigration reform, period.

I'm for immigration reform. I think the system's horribly broken, and we need to do something about it.

It is clear that United States immigration policy is badly in need of reform.

Waiting for a long-term solution to immigration reform will not make Americans safer.

There seems to be a lot of momentum behind immigration reform.

Even if we didn't have a single person in the USA in violation of immigration laws, we'd still have to do immigration reform, because our legal immigration system is broken. It's not good for anybody.

I want immigration reform to pass, I want people to be able to come out of the shadows.

In Tagalog, we call undocumented people 'TNT,' which means tago ng tago, which means 'hiding and hiding.' So that's literally what undocumented means in Tagalog. And that kind of tells you how Filipinos think of this issue, and really any culture, right?

Immigration reform is a must, an amnesty. So that's my position. I've been pushing that one since before it was popular.

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

As you watch 'Documented' on CNN, I ask you, my fellow Americans: What do you want to do with me? What do you want to do with us? How do you define American?

I absolutely advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration reform almost happened under President George W. Bush. Twice. And it was comprehensive.

Every time anybody in Washington talks about legal status, amnesty, anything of that nature, it becomes a magnet that lures people in quickly into the United States.

I am a beneficiary of the American people's generosity, and I hope we can have comprehensive immigration legislation that allows this country to continue to be enriched by those who were not born here.

No one who is willing to work hard, abide by our laws, and love our traditions should ever feel unwelcome in this country. At the same time, that does not mean we just flat out open our borders. We can't do that.

Next, we will create a modern immigration law.

So we still need a permanent fix. The president would sign the Dream Act tomorrow, the next day, the day after that. That's ultimately the only way to fix this, is for congressional action.

We will never stop illegal immigration until this country has a comprehensive, realistic immigration policy.

As you know, I'm an immigrant. I came over here as an immigrant, and what gave me the opportunities, what made me to be here today, is the open arms of Americans. I have been received. I have been adopted by America.

I have never supported amnesty, and I led the fight against Chuck Schumer's gang of eight amnesty legislation in the Senate.

I love immigrants. Legal, illegal - they're not to be despised.

We don't want two-tier people in America. Those who are legal but not citizens, and citizens.

I think there's an ability to make an immigration system that works.