It is nothing more than an election year tactic, which we have seen before from him, look, if this issue costs me my reelection but we get it done, I'll be happy with that.

Jeff Denham

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We're having a discussion about E-Verify and Ag jobs -- two very important issues that we've yet to discuss so far, so we're going to spend the weekend and delay the vote until next week to see if we can come to a compromise on those final two issues.

I'm disappointed that more issues continue to get added when we'r... by Jeff Denham

I'm disappointed that more issues continue to get added when we're trying to close out.

We will absolutely have all 218 (signatures needed) and probably... by Jeff Denham

We will absolutely have all 218 (signatures needed) and probably a lot more than that.

You have to fight for what you believe in and I think this is something that has to get done, i'm willing to stand up to my own party.

I would say given the breaking of the agreement that was made today, you are going to see more Republicans that are frustrated and angry enough to sign onto something that they've never signed onto before.

I would say, given, the breaking of the agreement that was made( Friday), Bob Goodlatte are going to see more Republicans that are frustrated and angry enough to sign onto something that they've never signed onto before.

We are now having a discussion about the principles the president put out and which ones get bipartisan support.

Until we have an agreement on a piece of legislation, I think it's important to continue the discharge.

It would be disappointing to see an unrelated bill get caught up in this as well, there are a number of us that could vote against Bill Flores as well, and they could certainly try to take down a rule. I think it's the wrong way, we are elected to solve issues, not try to tear them down.

I am confident we have the number we need now, but we'll continue to work with leadership on this issue.

I think you'll see many different caucuses throughout the House that are engaged in this debate that are focused on different solutions, i think it's our job. Congress needs to do its job and be held accountable.

Since then, the project has been scaled back dramatically by lopping off the Sacramento and San Diego segments while ballooning the estimated cost from $77 billion to $98 billion.

Continuing to turn a blind eye to the deficiencies of this project is not acceptable when you’re playing with taxpayer dollars.

Training is a universal right. It's not just targeted at those wi... by Jeff Denham

Training is a universal right. It's not just targeted at those with the worst skill levels.

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Whether we start with a provisional status and legal permanent residence... or we set up some other way to assimilate legally, you can't ever put in something that says, 'You can never become a citizen.' That's un-American.

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I expect if you are going to come out of the shadows, then you're going to want to have some type of hope in the future that you're going to improve your life and, yes, accomplish that American Dream.

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Legislation is the only lasting solution for the men and women brought to this country through no fault of their own who want to perform the ultimate act of patriotism in defending America.

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