Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with...

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : The last time Congress even came close to a breakthrough on immigration reform was in 2013, when a bipartisan group of senators pushed forward legislation creating a pathway to citizenship for millions of people in the country illegally and expanding work visas while tightening border security and mandating that employers verify workers´ legal status.
48% : "We don´t have to choose between border security and immigration reform.
46% : The senator calls for better pay and addressing issues like workforce safety to help hire and retain Border Patrol agents; investments in technology and infrastructure to detect drugs or human smuggling; and focusing efforts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on removing people who pose a safety threat.
44% : He also wants to create new visa categories, boost refugee resettlement and expedite the naturalization process for immigrants who serve in the military.
41% : Noting that migrant border arrivals started dropping back in June of last year, Gallego warns that a surge can come at any time so investments should be made now.
29% : His plan - or any other from Democrats - is unlikely to get much traction with Trump in the White House, but it illustrates that the debate about legislative solutions carries on. Many members of Congress have tried and failed to change the immigration system.
15% : Gallego's plan comes three months into President Donald Trump's administration as Trump seeks to deliver on campaign promises of carrying out mass deportations.

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